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Collection  of  Original  and  Select 

■  HYMNS 


AND 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS 

FOX-  THE  USE  OF 

CHRISTIAN  SOCIETIES, 


O,  sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song  ?  for  he  hat' 
done  marvellous  things  :  Kis  right  hand,  and  hi: 
holy  arm  hath  gotten  him  the  Victory." 

Psalm  xcviii.  1. 


MEW-LONDON,    PRINrED  BT  CADT  &  EELLS  - 

1807. 


HYMNS,  &c. 


ffTMAT  /, 

X'LL  praise  my  Maker  while  I've  breathy 
And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  pow'rs  : 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life,  and  thought,  and  being  last, 

Or  immortality  inciures. 

Happy  the  man  whose  hopes  rely 
On  Israel's  God  who  made  the  sky, 

And  earth,  and  seas,  with  all  their  train  ; 
His  truth  forever  stands  secure:  ! 
He  saves  th'  oppress'd,  he  feeds  the  poor, 

And  none  shall  find  his  promise  vain. 
The  Lord  pours  eye-sight  on  the  blind  ; 
The  Lord  supports  the  fainting  mind  : 

He  sends  the  lan'rin^  conscience  peace  ; 
He  helps  the  stranger  in  distress, 
The  widow  and  the  fatherless, 

And  grants  the  pris'ner  sweet  release. 
Ill  praise  him  while  he  lends  me  bieath, 
And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death;^ 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  pewrs  : 
My  days  of  praise  shall  n«'er  bs  past, 


"While  life,  and  thought,  and  being  last, 
Or  immortality  endures. 

IIYMJV  II. 

1  WHAT  sound  is  this  salutes  mine  ear, 
Methinhs  'tis  Jubil's  trump  I  hear, 

Long  look'd  for  now,  is  come  ; 
It  shakes  the  heavens,  the  earth,  the  s«a, 
Proclaims  the  year  of  Jubilee, 

Return  ye  exiles  home. 

£  Behold  the  New  Jerusalem 
Illuminated  by  the  Lamb, 

In  glorjr  cloth  appear  ; 
Fair  Zion  rising  from  the  tomb 
To  meet  the  bridegroom  now  she's  come^ 

And  hail  the  Jubile  year. 

ng  Jesus  takes  her  to  his  arms, 
Transported  with  his  glorious  charms, 

She  thus  begins  to  sin?;  ; 
From  sins,  and  cares,  and  sighs  and  pains; 
I  rise  where  joy  immortal  reigns, 

To  view  the  rosy  spring. 
it  The  seventh  trumpet  we  shall  hear, 
A  jgreat  white  throne  shall  then  appear* 

Ten  thousand  angels  round  ; 
•An  angel  turns  the  moon  to  blood, 
Puts  out  the  sun,  consumes  the  flood. 

And  burns  the  solid  ground, 

5  Arise  ye  nations  and  come  forth, 
From  ea^   and  west,  from  south  and  north, 


s 

Behold  the  Judge  is  coftis  ; 
What  horrors  fill  the  trembling  breast, 
Compell'd  to  stand  the  solemn  test, 

And  hear  the  final  doom. 
Depart  ye  cursed  down  to  hell,- 
With  howling  fiends  forever  dwell, 

No  more  you'll  see  my  face  ;  • 
My  precious  gospel  you've  Withstood, 
You've  set  at  naught  my  precious  bloodj 

And  scotT'd  at  sovereign  grace. 
See  parents  and  their  children  par', 
Some  shout  for  joy,  some  bleed  in  heart. 

Never  to  meet  again  ; 
In  fiery  chariots  Zioii  flies, 
And  quickly  gains  the  upper  skies 

On  Canaan's  happy  ph 
r;oul  is  longing  to  be  there, 
Fain  would  I  i  ..>, 

And  trace  the  heav'i 
Ad'tew,  adieu,  : 
O  !  that  I  had  an  angel's  wings, 

I'd  quickly  see  my  God, 


1  TO  Day  if  you  will  hear  hi3  voice, 
Now  is  the  time  to  make  your  choice  : 
Say  will  you  to  Mount  Zion  go, 
Say  will  you  have  this  Christ  or  no  ? 

5  Say  will  you  be  for  ever  blest, 
Ana  with  this  glorious  Jesus  rest  ; 
A  n- 


Will  you  be  sav'd  from  guilt  and  pain, 
Will  you  with  this  Christ  forever  reign  ? 
2  Make  now  your  choice  and  halt  no  more, 
For  now  he's  waiting  for  the  poor  ; 
Say  now  poor  souls,  what  will  you  do, 
Say  will  you  have  this  Christ  or  no  I 

4  Once  more  I  ask  you  in  his  name, 
I  know  his  love  remains  the  same  ; 
Say  will  you  to  Mount  Zion  go, 
Say  will  you  have  this  Christ  or  n©  ? 

5  Ye  dear  young  men  for  ruin  bound, 
Amidst  the  gospel's  joyful  sound 
Come  go  with  us  and  you  shall  prove, 
The  joys  of  Christ's  redeeming  love. 

6  Your  sports  and  all  your  glittering  toys, 
Compared  with  our  celestial  jcys, 
Like  mo  aentary  dreams  appear, 
Come  go  with  us,  your  souls  are  dear. 

7  Or  mast  we  leave  you  bound  to  hell, 
Resolved  with  devils  for  to  dwell  ; 
Still  we  will  weep,  lament  and  cry, 
That  God  may  change  you  ere  you  die. 

$  Young  ladies  now  we  look  to  you, 
Are  you  resolved  to  perish  too  ; 
T»  rush  in  carnal  pleasure  on, 
And  sink  iri  flaming  rivers  down. 

*)  T';ien  blooming  friends  a  long  farewell, 
We  are  boua€  to  heaven  but  you  to  heil  ; 


Still  God  may  hear  us  while  we  pray, 
And  change  you  ere  the  burning  day. 

10  Come  you  that  love  the  blessed  Lord, 
And  feel  redemption  in  his  blood, 

•  Let's  watch  and  pray  and  travel  en, 
Till  Jesus  comes  to  call  us  home. 

1 1  A  few  more  days  and  we  shall  eo 
From  all  our  cares  and  foes  below, 
In  shouts  of  triumph  we  shall  fly. 
And  dwell  with  Christ  eternally. 

HY3LY  IV. 

1  AWAK'D  hy  Sinai's  awful  sound, 
My  soul  in  guilt  i.nd  thral  I  found} 

And  knew  not  where  to  go  ; 
O'erwhelm'd  with  sin,  with  anguish  slain, 
The  sinner  must  be  born  ag 

Or  sink  to  endless  woe. 

2  Amaz'd  I  stood  but  could 

Which  way  to  shun  r  rll, 

For  Death  and  Hdl  drt 
I  strove  indeed,  but  strovi 
The  sinner  must  be  bo;  \ 

Still  sounded  in  mine  es 

3  When  to  the  law  I  ti 
It  poui  \1  'tis  eurst  > 

1  no  relief  could  fi 
This  f<  •  rfui  tru':h  i^creas'd  niv  pain, 
yhe  inst  be  boi 

Ami  », Ldni'tl  niv  terlurti  » 


I  Again  did  Sinai's  thunders  roll. 
And  guilt  lay  heavy  on  my  soul, 

A  vast  unwieldly  load  ; 
Alas  !  I  read,  and  saw  it  plain, 
The  sinner  must  be  born  again, 

Or  drink  the  wrath  of  God. 

>  The  saints  I  heard  with  rapture  tell, 
How  Jesus  conquer'd  Death  and  Hell, 

And  broke  the  Fowler's  snare  ; 
Yet  when  I  found  this  truth  remain. 
The  sinner  must  be  bora  again, 
I  sunk  in  deep  despair. 
5  But  while  I  thus  in  anguish  lay, 
Jesus  ofNazaretlp  past  that  way, 

And  felt  his  pity  move  ; 
The  sinner  by  his  justice  slain, 
Now  by  his  grace  is  born  again, 
And  sings  redeeming  love. 
7  To  Heaven  the  joyful  tidings  flevr, 
Tne  angels  tuird  their  harps  anew, 

And  loftier  notes  did  raise  ; 
All  hail  the  Lamb,  who  once  was  slainj 
Unnumber'd  millions,  born  again, 
Will  shout  thine  endless  praise. 

HYMJSf  V. 

A  Dialogue  between  a  Believer  and  his  SouL 
\  Bel.  COME,  my  soul,  and  let  us  try> 
For  a  little  season, 
Every  burden  to  lay  by  : 


Come,  and  let  us  reason. 
What  is  this  that  casts  thee  down  ? 

Who  are  those  that  grieve  thee  I 
Speak,  and  let  the  worst  be  known  j 

Speaking  may  relieve  thee. 

2  Soul.  Oh  !  I  sink  beneath  the  load 
Of  my  nature's  evil  ; 
Full  of  enmity  tor  God, 

Captiv'd  by  the  devil  ; 
Restless  as  the  troubled  seas, 

-  Feeble,  faint  and  fearful ; 
Plagued  with  every  sore  disease, 
How  can  I  be  cheerful. 

5  Eel.  Think  on  what  thy  Saviour  bore, 

In  the  gloomy  garden. 
Sweating  blood  at  every  pore, 

To  procure  thy  par* 
See  him  stretch'd  up  od> 

Bleeding,  grievins:,  cry-      : 
Suffering  all  the  wrath  of  G-  d, 

Groaning,  gasping,  dying  ! 
4  Soul.  This  by  faith  I  sometimes  view, 

And  those  views  relieve  me  ; 
But  my  sins  return  anc 

These  are  they  that  grieve  me. 
Oh  1  I'm  leprous,  filthy,  foul, 

Quite  throughout  infected  ', 
Have  not  I,  if  any  soul, 

Cause  to  be  d/'ccted  ? 


SO 


<5  Bel."  Think  how  loud  the  dying  Lord 

Cry'd  out,  "  It  is  Jinished  >» 
Treasure  up  that  sacred  word, 

Whole  and  undiminished. 
Doubt  not  ;  he  will  carry  on 

To  its  full  perfection, 
That  good  work  he  has  begun  ; 

Why  then  this  dejection  ? 
G  Soul.  Faith,  when  void  of  works,  is  dead, 

This  the  scriptures  witness  ; 
And  what  works  have  I  to  plead, 

Who  am  all  unfitness  ? 
All  my  powers  are  depraved, 

Blind,  perverse,  and  filthy  \ 
If  from  death  I'm  fully  sav'd, 

Why  am  I  not  healthy  I 
7  Bel.  Pore  not  on  thyself  too  long, 

Lest  it  sink  thee  lower  ; 
Look  to  Jesus,  kind  as  strong, 

Mercy  joined  with  power. 
Ev'ry  work  that  thou  must  do 

Will  thy  gracious  Saviour 
For  thee  work,  and  in  thee  too, 

Of  his  special  fcveur. 
£  Soul.  Jesus'  precious  blood  once  spilt, 

I  depend  on,  solely, 
To  release  and  citar  my  guilt, 

But  I  would  be  holy, 
Brl.  He  that  bought  thee  on  the  cross, 

C?Ji  control  thy  nature, 


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Fully  purge  away  thy  dross, 
Make  thee  a  new  creature. 
9  Soul.  That  he  can  I  nothing  doubt, 
Be  it  but  his  pleasure. 
Bel.  Though  it  be  not  done  throughout, 

May  it  not  in  measure  ? 
Soul,  When  that  measure,  far  from  great, 

Still  shall  seem  decreasing — 
Bel,  Faint  not, then  ;  but  pray  and  wait, 
Never,  never  ceasing. 
JO  Soul.  What  when  pray 'r  meets  no  regard  I 
Bel.       Still  repeat  it  often. 
Soul.  But  I  feel  myself  so  hard — - 
Bel.       Jesus  will  thee  soften. 
Soul.  But  my  enemies  make  head. 
Bel.       Let  them  closer  drive  thee. 
Soul.  But  I'm  cold,  I'm  dark,  I'm  dead. 
Bel.       Jesus  will  revive  thee. 
11  Together.  Come  let  us  in  praises  join, 
Triumph  in  his  salvation  ; 
Glory  ascribe  to  love  divine, 

Worship  and  adoration. 
Heaven  already  is  begun, 

Opened  in  each  believer* 

Only  believe  and  still  sing  on, 

Heaven  is  ours  forever. 

&ZMJV.  VI. 
1   ATTEND,  ye  children  of  your  God, 
Ye.  heirs  of  glory  hear  ; 


12 

For  accents  so  divine  as  these 
Might  charm  the  dullest  ear. 

2  Baptised  into  your  Saviour's  death, 

Your  souls  to  sin  must  dien. 
With  Chrisf  your  Lord  ye  live  anew,     *' 
With  Christ  ascend  on  high. 

3  There"  by  his  father's  side  he  sits, 

Enthron'd  divinely  fair ; 
Yet  owns  himself  your  brother  still, 
And  your  forerunner  there. 

4  Rise  from  these  earthly  trifles3  rise 

On  wings  of  faith  and  love  ; 
Above  your  choicest  treasure  lies, 
And  be  your  hearts  above. 

HYMJ\  VII. 
1  ATTEND,  ye  saints,  and  hear  me  tell 
The  wonders  of  Immanuel  ; 
Who  saved  me  from  a  burning  hell, 
And  brought  my  soul  with  him  to  dwell, 
And  feel  a  blessed  Union; 

5  At  first  he  saw  me  from  on  high, 
Beheld  my  soul  in  ruin  lie  ; 

He  iooVd  on  me  with  pitying  eye, 
And  said  to  me  as  he  pass'd  by, 

With  God  you  have  no  Union. 
3  Then  I  began  to  mourn  and  cry, 
I  look'd  this  way,  and  that,  to  fly  ; 
It  griev'd  me  so  that  I  must  die, 


13 

I  strove  salvation  for  to  buy- 
But  stilj  I  had  no  Union, 

4  But  when  my  Saviour  took  me  in, 
And  with  his  blood  did  wash  me  clean, 
'T  was  then  I  hated  every  sin  ; 

And  O  \  what  seasons  I  have  seen, 

E'er  since  I  felt  this  Union. 

5  I  prais'd  the  Lord  both  night  and  day, 
From  house  to  house  I  went  to  pray  ; 
And  if  I  met  one  on  the  way, 

1  always  had  some  word  to  say 

About  this  blessed  Union. 

6  I  wonder  why  old  saints  don't  sing, 
And  praise  the  Lord  upon  the  wing, 
And  make  the  heavenly  arches  ring. 
With  ioud  hosannas  to  their  king, 

Who  brought  their  souls  to  Union* 

T  O  come  backsliders,  come  away, 
And  learn  to  do  as  well  as  say  ; 
And  mind  to  watch  as  well  as  pray  ; 
Come,  bear  your  cross  from  day  to  day, 

And  then  you'll  feel  this  Union. 
8  Soon  we  shall  break  all  nature's  ties, 
On  wings  of  love  our  souls  shall  rise, 
And  shout  salvation  through  the  tkies, 
And  gain  the  mark  and  win  i  he  prize. 

And  feel  a  heavenly  Union, 
$  Then  ev'ry  saint  that's  here  below, 

ill  leave  these  climes  of  pain  and  wo  ; 


\4 

And  they  will  home  to  glory  go  ; 
And  there  they'll  hear-and  see  and  know, 
And  feel  this  perfect  Union. 

10  There  we  the  glorious  Lamb  shall  see, 
Who  groan'd  and  dy'd  upon  the  tree, 
For  sinners  such  as  you  and  me,      > 
That  we  might  his  salvation  see, 

And  feel  a  heav'nly  Union* 

1 1  When  we  recount  life's  dangers  o'er, 
Review  the  labors  which  we  bore  ; 
And  see  ourselves  safe  on  the  shore, 
With  love  our  conqu'ror  we'll  adore, 

And  feel  increasing  Union. 
.2  When  countless  years  have  roll'd  away, 
Our  vigour  suffering  no  decay, 
We'll  all  as  one  with  rapture  say, 
We  still  remember  well  the  day 

Our  souls  first  felt  this  Union. 
3  Reign,  glorious  Jesus,  reign  on  high, 
'Tis  thou  that  brought  us  rebels  nigh  ; 
We'll  shout  Redemption  through  the  sky, 
And  praise  thee  to  eternity 

For  such  a  glorious  Union% 
14  The  hosts  of  heav'n  shall  all  agree, 
In  purest  strains  of  symphony  j 
And  shout,  Eternal  glory  be 
^To  Three  in  One,  and  One  in  Three, 
Crying,  O  this  glorious  Uniov.} 


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HYMJV  VIII. 

1  I  AM  a  stranger  here  below, 
And  what  I  am  is  hard  to  know  ; 
I  am  so  vile,  so  prone  to  sin, 

1  fear  that  I'm  not  bom  again. 

2  When  my  experience  calls  to  mind, 
My  understanding  is  so  blind, 

All  feeling  sense  seems  to  be  gone, 
Which  makes  me  think  that  I  am  wrong. 

3  I  find  myself  out  of  the  way, 

My  thoughts  are  often  gone  astray  ; 
Like  one  alone  I  seem  to  be, 
Or  is  there  any  one  like  me. 

4  'Tis  seldom  I  can  ever  see, 
.JMysclf  as  I  would  wish  to  be  ; 

What  I  desire  I  can't  retain, 
From  what  I  hate  I  can't  refrain. 

5  So  far  from  God  I  seem  to  lie, 
Which  maizes  me  often  for  to  cry  ; 
I  fear  at  last  that  I  shall  fall, 

For  if  a  saint,  the  least  of  all. 

6  I  seldom  find  a  heart  to  pray, 

So  many  things  step  in  the  way  ; 
Thus  fill'd  with  doubts  1  ask  to  know, 
Come  tell  me  if 'tis  thus  with  you. 

7  So  by  experience  I  do  know, 
There's  nothing  good  that  I  can  do  ; 
1  cannot  satisfy  the  law, 

Nor  hope,  nor  comfort,  from  it  draw". 


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8  Mr  nature  is  so  prone  to  sin, 
Which  makes  my  duty  so  unclean, 
That  when  i. count  up  all  the  cost, 
\\  ithout  Tree-grace  then  I  am  lost. 

HYMjV  IX. 

1  BACKSLIDERS,  who  your  mis'ry  feel. 

Attend  your  Saviour's  call  ; 
Return,  he'll  your  backslidings  heal  ; 
O  crown  him  Lord  oi'  all. 

2  Tho'  crimson  sin  increase  your  guilt, 

And  painful  is  your  thrall  ; 
For  broken  hearts  his  blood  was  spilt  ; 
O  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

3  Take  with  you  words,  approach  his  throng 

And  low  before  him  fall  ; 
He  understands  the  Spirit's  groan  ; 

O  crown  him  Lord  of  alb 
4-  Whoever  comes  he'll  not  cast  out, 

Altho'  your  faith  be  small  ; 
His  faithfulness  you  cannot  doubt  ; 

O  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

JTsrMJY  X. 

I  CHRIST  is  set  on  Zion's  hill, 
J ■-;«*  rcceiveth  sinners  still  ; 
^V  ho  will  serve  this  blessed  King, 
Come,  enlist   and  with  me  sing  \ 
I  his  soldier  suve  will  be, 
-Happy  in  eternity. 


If 

I  by  faith  enlisted  am, 
In  the  service  of  the  Lamb  ; 
Present  pay  I  now  receive, 
Future  happiness  he'll  give. 

I  his  soldier,  &x. 
Zion's  King  my  captain  is, 
Conquest  I  shall  never  miss  ; 
Let  the  fiends  of  hell  engage, 
Fret  and  foam,  and  roar  and  rage, 

I  his  soldier.  Sec. 
Let  the  world  their  forces  join, 
With  the  fiends  of  hell  combine  ; 
Greater  is  my  King  than  they, 
Through  him  I  shall  win  the  day. 

I  his  soldier,  Sec. 
Wicked  men  I  scorn  to  fear, 
Though  they  persecute  me  here  ; 
True,  they  may  my  body  kill, 
But  my  King's  on  Zion's  hill. 

I  his  soldier,  ccc. 

What  a  Captain  have  I  got  ! 

Is  not  mine  a  happy 

Hear,  ye  worldlings,  hear  my  song, 

This  the  language  of  my  tongue. 

I  his  soldier,  Sec. 
When  this  life'*  short  spare  is  o*e£ 
I  shall  live  to  die  no  more  ; 
Therefore  will  I  take  the  sword, 
Sight  for  Jesus  Christ  my  Lord. 

I  his  soldier,  &c. 
•B  2 


IS 
2  Come  ye  worldlings,  come,  enlist, 
'Tis  the  voice  of  Jesus  Christ  ; 
Whosoever  wiil  may  come, 
Jesus  Christ  refuseth  none. 
I  his  soldier,  £kc. 
9  Jesus  is  my  Captain's  name, 
Now  as  yesterday,  the  same  ; 
In  his  name  I  notice  give, 
All  who  come  he  will  receive. 
I  his  soldier,  Sec. 
10  Be  persuaded,  take  his  pay, 
All  your  sins  he'll  wash  away  ; 
Now  in  Jesus'  name  believe, 
Future  happiness,  he'll  give. 

Yes,  in  heaven  you  sure  shall  be, 
Praising  God  eternally. 

HYMjY  XI. 
\  1  THE  reason  we  love  Friendship 
We  will  deny  to  no  man, 
How  shall,  how  shall,  how  shall  we, 
Who  are  thus  form'd  for  happiness, 
E'er  slight  a  loving  christian, 
{!'     Since  Jesus,  Jesus  hath  dy'd  on  the  tree, 
For  to  deliver  men 
Front  violence  and  treason, 
That  we  mi^ht  love  each  other, 
And  .seek  our  soul's  salvation. 
'Twas  love  that  mov'd  the  mighty  God 
For  to  redeem  poor  sinners, 

That  happy,  happy  we  might  be. 


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On  a  feast  day  in  ancient  times, 

Jesus  stood  thus  crying:  ; 
Whoso  thirsteth,  let  every  one 
Come  unto  me  and  freely  drink, 

And  thus  be  sav'd  from  dying  ; 
For  surely,  surely  there's  nothing  else  can 

Quench  the  immortal  thirst 

That's  in  your  hearts  a  glowing, 
Then  come  and  taste  the  streams  of  grace 

Which  are  so  free]y  Rowing, 

Saying  drink  my  love,  my  only  dove. 
For  you  they  now  are  flowing, 

Then  happy,  happy  you  shall  be, 
3  Let  us  who  have  begun  to  taste 

The  sweets  of  this  salvation  ; 
Follow,  follow,  let  us  follow  on, 
Believing  we  shall  overcome, 

Resisting  all  temptation, 
Since  Jesus,  Jesus,  since  Jesus  the  Sen, 

Without  out-stretch'd  arms  expanded, 

And  voice  that's  so  inviting, 
To  purling  streams  of  purest  joys 

Is  thus  our  souls  exciting, 

Let  us  impart  to  him  cur  heart, 
By  faith  ai #  love  uniting. 

Then  happy,  happy  we  shall  be. 

HYMN  XI L 
!  By  whom  was  David  taught 
To  aim  the  dreadful  blow, 


to 

When  he  Goliath  fought, 

And  laid  the  Gettite  low  ?-*, 

No  sword  or  spear  the  stripling  took, 

But  chose  a  pebble  from  the  brook. 

'Twas  Israel's  God  and  king 

Who  sent  him  to  the  light, 

Who  gave   him  strength  to  sling, 

And  skill  to  aim  aright. 

Ye  feeble  saints,  your  strength  endures* 

Because  young  David's  God  is  yours. 

Who  order'd  Gideon  forth, 

To  storm  th'  invader's  camp, 

With  arms  of  little  worth, 

A  pitcher  and  a  lamp  ? 

The  trumpets  made  his  coming  known* 

And  all  the  host  was  overthrown. 

Oh  !  I  have  seen  the  day, 

When  with  a  single  word, 

God  helping  me  to  say, 

My  tru:it  is  in  the  Lord, 

My  soul  has  quell'd  a  thousand  foes, 

Fearless  of  all  that  could  oppose. 

But  unbelief,  self-will. 

Seif-ri^hteousness  aiid  pride, 

How  often  do  they  steal 

My  weapon  from  my  side  ! 

yet  David's  Lord  and'Gideon's  friend, 

V.  ill  help  his  servant  to  the  end. 


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HYMjY  XIII. 

A  dialogue  between  Saints  and  Angela, 

-Ang±:ls.  YE  happy  souls,  arise, 

And  bless  the  Saviour's  name  \ 
Descending  from  the  skies, 
To  your  relief  he  came. 
In  -cheerful  notes  with  rapture  join 
To  celebrate  his  love  divine. 

*aixts.    Yes,  in  his  praises  we  will  join, 

To  celebrate  his  love  divine. 
O  ye  blest  Pow'rs  on  hi 
Who  .dwell  so  near  the  throne  i 
Ye  saw  the  Saviour  fly 
To  bring-  salvation  down, 

Will  ye  not  with  us  sweetly  join,    ' 

To  celebrate  his  love  divine  \ 
jlncels.  Yes,  with  you  we'll  gladly  jein, 

To  celebrate  his  love  divine. 
From,  everlasting  days 
His  love  began  to  flow, 
To  bless  your  fall:",  r ace, 
And  rescue  man  from  wo. 

Ere  earth  was  made  We  saw  it  shire* 

And  wender'd  at  his  lo 
IjIIHTS.    But  now  ji  shines  with  brighter  rays, 

And  thousands  feci  its  healing  grate. 
Ye  heralds  of 
In  what  celestial  v  ay, 
L)id  you  on  radiant  vvib^ 


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Announce  redemption's  day  1 
Glory  to  God,  was  th«n  your  strain, 
\\  |th  peace  on  earth,  good  will  to  men, 
angels.  And  .still,  thro'  endless  years  we  join 
To  ijeiebrafce  his  love  divine. 
Ye  new-bogn  sons  of  grace, 
In  sweet  responsive  song, 
Re-echo  back  your  lays, 
To  Jesus  they  belong-. 
To  him  who  wash'd  you  in. his  blood, 
And  mad-  you  kings  and  priests  to  God. 
saints.  Yes,  he  hath  wash'd  us  in  his  blood, 

And  made  us  kiftgs  and  priests  to  Gcd. 
Piaise,  everlasting  praise, 
To  his  adored  name  ! 
T  he  riches  of  his  grace 
Forever  we'll  proclaim  ! 
Nor  s^.,i  our  grateful  songs  alone 
Lhe  great  eternal  throne, 
Foe  ail  above,  beiow,  shall  join 
To  celebrate  hio  love  divine  ! 
;  -us.  Let  earth,  and  seas,  and  skies, 
Let  mountains,  rocks  and  plains, 
Resound  his  lofty  praise, 
For  over  all  he  reigns  ! 
And  *il  in  vast  creation  join 
!i*  To  celebrate  his  love  divine. 


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IIYjLY  XIV. 

1  REMEMBER,  sinful  youth,  you  must  die,  yo 
Remember,  smtul'youth,  you  must  die  ;    [must  die 
Remember,  sinful  youth,  whohitte  the  way  oUrum, 
And  in  your  pleasures  boast,  you  must^ie,  Sec. 

2  Uncertain  are  year  days,  here  bel^L,  ike. 
Uncertain  are  your  days  here  below  J* 
Uncertain  are  your  days,  fev  God  has  many  ways, 
To  bring  you  to  your  graves,  here  below,  S.c. 

S  Ana*  if  you  travel  down  the  broad  road,  Sec. 
•  And  if  you  travel  down  the  broad  road  ; 
And  if  you  tra\  el  do^h,  to  darkness  you  are  bound, 
Eternally  around  the  bread  road,  &c. 

4  To  a  dreadful  judgment  day  you  are  bound.  Sec. 
To  a  dreadful  judgment  day  vol  are  bound  ; 

To  a  dreadful  judgment  day,  be  your  thoughts  vvhfft 

ei  e  they  mav)  t  i 

Nor  can  you  it  delay,  you  are  bound,  izc.  ^    ^ 

5  The  God  who  built  the  skies,  great  I  AM,  Scc.«y  ** 
The  God  v/ho  built  the  skies,  great  1  A  ai  ; 

The  God  w  ho  built  The  skv ,  has  said  ot  li :, 

Impenitents  wast  die,  and  ae  d,   i 

6  And  O  my  friends,  don't  you.  I  ei 
And  O  my  friends,  doo't  you,  I  er.tr 

And  O  my  friends,  don't  you  you-  e  .\:\  s  ■  roiath  j  ar- 
Your  im  rn  ortal  souls  urcIo,  1  e  a  ley 

7  Unto  the  Saviour  ?:^£.  escape  for  !      /   .;. 
Unto  the  Saviour  fiee,  escape  icr  lif 

Unto  t^e  Saii  four  rlee,  lest  death  eternal  be, 
Year  final  destiny,  escape  for  lile,  escape;  tor  hfc. 

HYM.V  XV. 
1  ^[^Z  voice  of  Free  Grace,  cries  escape  to  the 
mountain, 
Adam's  lost  race  Christ  has  open'd  a  fountain,  - 


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For  sin  and  transgression,  and  ev'ry  pollution, 
Kic.  blood  it  fiows  freely  in  plenteous  redemption. 

Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb,  who  purchas'd  our  par- 
don, 

We'll  praise  him  again  when  we  pats  over  Jordan. 

2  That  fountain  so  clear  in  which  all  may  find  par- 
don. 

From  Jesus'  side  flows,  a  plenteous  redemption  ; 

Tho'  vour  sins  were  increas'd  as  high  as  a  moun- 
tain, 

His  blood  it  fiows  free;y  in  streams  of  salvation. 
Hallelujah,  Sec. 

S  O  !  Jesus,  ride  on,  thy  kingdom  is  glorious, 
Over  sin,  death  and  hell,  thou  wilt  make  us  victo- 
%  ricus  : 

Thy  name  .shall  be  prais'd  in  the  gi'eat  congregation, 
And  saints  shall  tiehght  in  ascribing  salvation. 

Halfelulah,  &c. 
4  When  on  Zion  we  stand,  having  gain'd  the  blest 

shore, 
With  our  harps  in  our  hands  we'll  praise  him  ever 

more  : 
We'll  range  the  bless'd  fields  on  the  banks  of  tha 
And  sing  hallelujahs  for  ever  and  ever.         [river, 
Hallelujah,  &c. 

HYMN  XVI. 
I  ENCOURAGED  by  thy  word 
lise  to  the  poor, 
!!:■:    I  ir,  Lord, 

Wafts  at  thy  mercy's  door  ; 
>"o  ''.and,  no  heart,  dear  Lord,  but  thin© 
Cm  help  or  pity  wants  like  mine. 


its 

The  beggar's  visual  plea, 

Relief  from  men  to  gain, 
If  offer'd  unto  thee, 

I  know  thou  would'st  disdain  ; 
But  those  which  move  thy  gracious  ear, 
Are  such  as  men  would  scorn  to  hear. 
I  have  no  right  to  say, 

That  though  I  am  now  poor, 
Yet  once  there  was  a  day 

When  I  possessed  more  I 
Thou  knowest  from  my  very  birth, 
I've  been  the  poorest  wretch  on  earth. 
Nor  dare  I  to  profess, 

As  beggars  often  do, 
Though  great  is  my  distress, 

My  faults  have  been  but  few  ; 
If  thou  should'st  leave  my  soul  to  starve, 
It  would  be  what  I  well  deserve. 
Nor  dare  I  to  pretend, 

I  never  begg'd  before, 
And  if  thou  now  befriend, 

I'll  trouble  thee  no  more  ; 
Thou  often  hast  relieved  my  pain, 
And  often  I  must  come  again. 

Though  crumbs  are  much  too  gooa 

For  such,  a  wretch  as  I, 
3jJo  less  than  children's  fi 
'  My  souj  can  satisfy  ; 

0  do  not  frown  and  bid  me  go, 

1  must  have  all  thou  canst  bestovr, 

C 


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7  Nor  can  I  willing  be 

Thy  bounty  to  conceal 
From  others,  who  like  me 

Their  wants  and  hunger  (eel  ; 
I'll  tell  them  of  thy  mercy's  store, 
And  try  to  send  a  thousand  more. 
S  Thy  ways,  thou  Only  Wise, 

Our  thoughts  and  ways  transcend, 
Far  as  the  arched  skies, 

Above  this  earth  extend  : 
Such  pleas  as  mine  men  would  not  hear, 
But  God  accepts  a  beggar's  prayer. 

HYMN  XVII. 
\   WlSfeft  Paul  was  parted  from  his  friends, 
It  vv&s  a  Weeping  clay  ; 
B&t  Jesus  made  them  all  abends, 
\r  tears  away. 

i  joy, 
ore  to  part) 

mgue  employ, 
art, 
gjrarei 


rwai 


ir 

Will  tremble  when  they  meet  again, 
The  ministers  they  scorn'd. 

5  On  your  own  heMs  your  blood  will  fall, 

If  any  perish  htgre  : 
The  preachers  who  have  told  you  all, 
Shall  stand  approved  and  clear. 

6  Yet,  Lord,  to  save  themselves  alone, 

Is  not  their  utmost  view  ;. 
O  !  hear  the!  ',  their  message  own, 

And  save  irers.  too. 

HYMN  XVIII. 

1  COME  on.  s,  come, 
And  let :.  .    -                         ime  ; 

We  soon  Siorej 

Where  pain 3  )ws  are  no  more  ; 

There  we  oui 

;yer  West. 

2  "What  thou^'i  our  :-  v  to  Zion  be 
Beset  with  ;  ty  ; 
Whatthoug  '1. 

Tl  oui  '-■  i '  .  "  ;  faiij 

The  Loj  ...      ..  ,  we'll  <  i-y.   \\  hail  ' 

Forc'ci  i 
S  O  T ' "    '      ' 

Wii  is  men, 

jo,  " 
:         ■  -.:■■- 

..... 


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4  No  period  then  our  joys  shall  know, 
Secure  from  ev'ry  mortal  foe  ;  * 

No  sickness  there,  no  want  or  pain, 
Shall  e'er  disturb  our  rest  again, 
Wftenwith  Immanuel  we  reign, 

Forever  blest. 

HYMft    XIX. 

1  SWEET  was  the  time  when  first  I  felt 

The  Saviour's  pard'ning  blood, 
Apply  'd  to  cleanse  my  soul  from  guilt, 
And  bring  me  home  to  God. 

2  Soon  as  the  morn  the  light  reveal'd, 

His  pra  ses  tun'd  my  tongue  : 
And  when  the  ev'ning  shades  prevailed, 
His  love  was  all  my  song. 

3  In  vain  the  tempter  spread  his  wiles, 

The  world  no  more  could  charm  ; 
1  liv'd  upon  my  Saviour's  smiles, 
And  lean'd  upon  his  arm. 

4  In  prayer  my  soul  drew  near  the  Lord, 

And  saw  his  glory  shine  ; 

And  when  I  read  his  holy  word, 

I  call'cieach  promise  mine. 

5  Then  to  (he  saints  I  often  spoke, 

Of  what  his  love  had  done  ; 
But  now  my  heart  is  almost  broke. 
For  all  my  joys  are  gone. 

6  Now  when  the  evening  shadeprevaj 

My  soul  in  darkness  mourns. 


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And  when  the  morn  the  light  rereals, 
No  light  to  mt  returns. 

7  My  prayers  are  now  a  chattering  noise, 

For  Jesus  hides  his  face  : 
I  read,  the  promise  meets  my  eyes, 
But  will  not  reach  my  case. 

8  Now  Satan  threatens  to  prevail, 

And  make  my  soul  his  prey  : 
Yet,  Lord,  thy  mercies  cannot  fail, 
O  come  without  delay. 

HYMA  XX. 

1  STOP,  poor  sinner,  stop  and  think, 

Before  you  farther  go- 
Will  you  sport  upon  the  I  rink 

Of  everlasting  wo  ? 
Hell  heneath  is  gaping  wide  ! 

Vengeance  waits  the  dread  command 
Soon  to  stop  your  sport  and  pricie, 

And  sink  you  with  the  damn'd. 

O  be  intreatednoiv  to  sto/t, 
For  unless  you  warning  'cfor, 

Ere  you  are  aware  you'll  drc/i 
Into  the  burning  lake, 

2  Ghastly  death  will  quickly  come, 

And  drag  y<  u  to  the  bar  ; 
Then  to  hear  your  awful  doom, 
>Yiii  fill  you  with  despair  : 
C    2 


All  }T nr  sins  will  round  yon  croud, 
Sms  of  bloody  crimson  dye, 

Back  for  vengeance  crying loudy 
And  what  can  you  reply  ? 
O  be  hitrcaiccL  ifc. 

3  Say-  have  ftm  an  arm  like  God, 

Th  it  3  oti  His  will  oppose  ! 
Fear  vov.  noi  his  iron  rod, 

Witii  which  be  bre;  Us  his  foes? 
Can  you  stand  in  that  cr.  a4  day, 

When  he  jndgepnent  shall  proclaim, 
Whsfri  tjie  earfh  shall  m<  It  avav, 

Like  wax  l;,f  re  the  flame  ?   ' 
G  be  intreated)  C^V. 

4  Ti  oir*h  r»ur  h»ar*s  ar«  pade  of  stone, 

s'heads  !r:?d  with  brass, 
God  at  length  will  makfyou  feel 
He  v'-'<[  noi  h'  vou  ^c/'s. 

•:    j;p?n   Will  call, 
I   nsw  despise  his  -race) 
Ih  cl;s  j  nd  rnc  nntains  on  us  fell, 
A.i      :  idc  us  from  his  face. 

intredtetf)  Xfc. 


■    Know, 


si 

It  was  for  sinners  Jesus  dy'd, 

Sinners  he  invites  to  come  : 
None  who  come  shall  be  deny'd, 

He  says  there  yet  is  room. 
0  be  intreatcd)  l$c, 

HYMX   XXL 

1  COME,  all  who  are  new-lights  indeed, 
Who  are  from  sin  and  bondage  freed, 
From  Egypt's  land  we've  took  our  flight, 
For  God  has  given  us  a  new-light. 

2  Long  tirne  Ave  with  the  wicked  trod, 
And  madly  ran  the  sinful  road, 
Against  the  gospel  wc  did  fight, 
Scar'd  at  the  name  of  a  new-light. 

3  At  length  the  Lord  in  mercy  call'd, 
And  gave  us  strength  to  give  up  all  j 
He  gave  us  grace  to  choose  aright 
The  portion   with  despis'd  New-lights. 

4  Despis'd  by  man,  esteeir.'d  by  God, 
YvVre  marching  on  the  heaiv'nly  road  : 
Loud  hallelujahs  we  will. sing- 
To  Jesus  Christ,  the  New-light's  Kin~. 

5  Tho'  by  the  work!  we  are  disdavn'd, 
And  have  our  names  cast  out  by  men  ;  v 
Yet  Christ  our  Captain  for  us  fights, 
Jfor  death  nor  hell  can  hurt  New-]. £.}: is. 

6  Come  sinners,  with  us  2Tew-!:p-hts  io;n, 

td  tastes  the  i  >V9  that  are  divine  ; 


Bid  all  your  carnal  mirth  adieu  ; 
Come  join,  and' be  a  New-light  too. 

7  Your  carnal  mirth  you'll  count  a  toy, 
If  once  you  know  the  heav'nly  joy  ; 
No  solid  joys  are  known  below. 

But  such  as  New-lights  feel  and  know. 

8  I  know  not  any  sect  or  part, 

But  such  as  are  New-lights  in  heart  j 

If  in  Christ  Jesus  you  delight, 

I  can  pronounce  you  a  New-light.  ' 

9  For  since  in  Christ  we  all  are  one, 
My  soul  would  fain  let  strife  alone  ; 
No  prejudice  can  any  bear, 

No  malice  in  the  New-lights  are. 
40  Thus  guarded  by  the  Lord,  we'll  stand 
Safe  in  the  hollow  of  his  hand  : 
Nor  do  we  scorn  the  New-lights'  name, 
Christians  are  all  New-lights — Amen. 

1 1  Amen,  amen,  so  let  it  be  ; 
Glory  to  God,  this  light  we  see  : 
New  light  to  us  from  Christ  is  giv'n, 
New  light  will  be  our  light  in  heav'n. 

HYMjV  XXII. 
1  NOW  we  are  met  in  holy  fear 
To  hear  the  happy  saints  declare 
The  free  compassion  of  a  God, 
The  virtues  of  a  Saviour's  blood. 


5  Jesus,  assist  them  now  to  tell, 

What  they  have  felt,  and  novj  do  feel ; 
O  Saviour  help  them  to  express. 
The  wonders  of  triumphant  grace. 

3  While  to  the  Church  they  frcclv  own, 
What  for  their  souls  the  Lord  hath  done, 
We'd  join  to  praise  Eternal  love, 
And  heighten  all  the  joys  above. 

HYM.Y  XXIII. 

1  DEAR  Saviour,  we  rejoice  to  hear 

Poor  sinners  sweetly  tell 
How  thou  art  plcas'd  to  save  from  sin. 
From  sorrow,  death  and  hell. 

2  Lord,  we  unite  to  praise  thy  name, 

For  grace  so  freely  giv*n  ; 
Still  may  they  keep  in  Zion's  road, 
And  dwell  at  last  in  heav'n, 

HYMX  XXIV. 

1   O  WITH  what  pleasure  we  behold 
Sinners  to  Canaan  move, 
Leaving  the  fleeting  tilings  of  earth 
For  greater  things  above. 

9  These  saints  have  openly  confrss'd 
The  gr^at  Immanud's  name  ; 
And  with  delight  the  Church,  receives 
The  lovers  of  the  Lamb. 


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Lord,  may  they  ever  live  to  thee, 
And  grow  in  heavenly  \o\  e  ; 

Still  may  they  fight  the  fight  of  Faith, 
Till  qrown'd  with  those  above. 

HYMN  XXV. 

1  HOW  lest  was  my  condition 

Till  Jesus  made  me  whole  I 
There  is  but  one  Physician 
Can  cure  the  sin-sick  soul' ! 
Next  door  to  death  he  found  me, 
And  snatch'd  me  from  the  grave, 
To  tell  to  all  around  rue 
His  wond'rous  power  to  save. 

2  The  worst  of  all  diseases 
Is  light  compared  to  s'n  ; 
On  ev'ry  part  it  seizes, 
It  rages  most  within  ; 
'Tis  pttey,  plague  and  fever, 
And  madness,  all  combin'd  ; 
And  nr»ne  but  a  believer. 
The  least  relief  can  find. 

3  From  men  great  skill  professing, 
I    !  kougl  t  a  cure  to  gain  ; 

Eut  -his  prov'd  more  distressing, 
d  to  my  pain  : 
id  thatnotiiing  a  I'd  me, 
re  me  up  for  lost  ; 

Thus  eyVy  refuge  fail*d  me, 

And  ul]  my  l.ope^  ttl: e 


4  At  length  thisgreat  Physician, 
How  matchless  is  bis  grace  I 
Accented  my  petition, 
And  undertook  my  case  : 
First  gave  me  sight  to  view  him, 
For  sin  my  eyes  had  seal'd  : 
Then  bade  me  look  unto  him  ; 
I  look'd,  and  I  was  heai'd. 
5   A  dying,  risen  Jccrs, 
Seen  hy  an  eye  of  faith 
At  once  from  ganger  frees  us. 
And  saves  the  soul  from  death  : 
Come  then  to  this  ' 
His  help  he'll  freely  give  ; 
He  makes  no  hard  condition, 
'Tis  only — look  cud  live. 

HY  I. 

1  CHILDREN  of  the  h  Ling, 

A.s  ye  journey,  sweetiv  sir,     ; 
Sing  your  Saviour's  v 
Gioiieus  in  his  works  and  ways. 

2  Ye  are  ■-:  home  to.Godj 


In  the  w<y  thy  fathers  ti 


. 


i  . 


are  happy  now.  ai 
Scon  their  liapph  see; 

ye  banish 'd  seed,  V. 
Christ  our  advocate  is 
JUf-s  to  save,  cur  fiesh 
'  Brother  to  cur  scuis  bec6nrt& 


4  Shout,   ye  little  ficck,  and  blest, 
You  on  Jesus'  throne  shall  rest  r 
There  your  seat  is  now  prepared 
There  your  kingdom  and  reward. 

5  Fear  not,  brethren,  joyful  stand 
On  the  borders  of  your  land  ; 
Jesus  Christ,  your  Father's  son, 
Bids  you  unciismay'd  go  on. 

6  Lord,  submissive  make  us  go, 
Giadiy  leaving  all  below  : 
Only  thou  our  leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  thee. 

HYMX  XXVII. 

1  HUMBLE  souls,  who  seek  salvation 

Through  the  Lamb's  redeeming  blood, 
Rear  the  voice  of  revelation, 

Tread  the  path  which  Jesus  trod. 
Flee  to  him,  your  only  Saviour, 

In  his  mighty  name  confide  ; 
In  the  whole  on  your  behaviour, 

Own  him  as  your  sov'reign  guide. 

2  Hear  the  oless'd  Redeemer  call  you, 

Listen  to  his  gracious"  voice  ; 
Dread  no  ills  that  can  befal  you, 

While  you  make  his  ways  your  choice. 
Jesus  savs,  let  each  believer 

Be  baptised  in  my  name  ; 
He  himself  in  Jordan's  river 

3Vas  immers'd  beneath  the  stream. 


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2  Plainly  here  his  footsteps  tracing, 

Follow  him  without  delay  ; 
Gladly  his  command  embracing. 

Lo  !  your  captain  leads  the  way. 
View  the  rite  with  understanding, 

Jesus'  grave  before  you  lies  : 
Be  interred  at  his  commanding, 

After  his  example  rise. 

ITYMA  XXVIII. 

1  IN  Jordan's  tide  the  Baptist  stands, 

Immerses;  the  repenting  Jews  ; 
The  son  ol  God  the  rite  demands, 

Nor  dares  the  holy  man  refuse  : 
Jesus  descends  beneath  the  wave, 
The  emblem  of  his  future  grave. 

2  fonder,  ye  heavens  !  your  Maker  lies 

In  deeps  concealed  from  human  view  ; 
Ye  saints,  behold  him  sink  and  rise, 

A  fit  example  this  for  yea  : 
The  saered  record,  while  you  read, 
Calls  you  to  imitate  the  deed. 

3  But,  lo  !  from  yonder  opening  •:' 

at  beams  of  da:. 
Dove-like  the  eternal  L 

And  lights  on  the  Red'.  :-;i, 

Amazed  they  seethe  pnwe. 
Around  the  Saviour's  tempi 

4  Hut  hark,  my  soul,  hark,  &tVc!  arrive. 

it  sounds  are  those  th&  roll  a 
D 


Not  like  loud  Sinai's  awful  roar, 

But  soft  as  Gabriel's  song  ! 
u  This  is  my  well  beloved-  Son, 
«  1  see,  well  pleased,  what  he  hath  done." 

5f  Thus  the  eternal  Father  spoke, 

Who  shakes  creation  with  a  nod  ; 
Through  parting  skies  the  accents  broke, 

And  bid  us  hear  the  Son  of  God  : 
O,  hear  the  awful  word  to-day, 
Hear,  all  ye  nations,  and  obey  ! 

HYMK  XXIX. 
6  YOUNG  converts  on  the  banks 
Of  these  baptismal  waters  stand, 
And.  praising  God,  give  thanks, 

Straightway  fulfil  his  sweet  command. 

2  They  do  step  down  and  receive  the  cro,wn, 

Baptised  beneath  the  flood  ; 
And  as  they  rise,  lift  up  their  eyes, 
Sing  ^lory  to  the  Three-One  God. 

3  Goon  and  now  rejoice, 

But  surely  you  must  watch  and  pray, 
Join  in  one  heart  and  voice, 

And  all  your  vows  and  homage  pay. 

4  Let  us  join  and  pray  that  the  Spirit  may 

Descendr  and  light  around, 
On  ni;;h  and  low,  the  blind  also, 

The  wisdom  of  the  world  confound. 

5  Sine:  glory  to  our  King, 

Who  has  for  us  led  in  the  way, 


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We  follow  on  and  sing, 

Joining  in  one  harmonious  lay, 
€  To  give  him  praise  to  eiadless  days, 
Saying,  worthy  is  the  Lamb 

Praise  to  receive,  by  him  we  live,- 
All  glory— glory  to  his  name. 

HYMjY   XXX. 

1  O  YE  blood-wash'd,  ransom'd  sinners, 

Highly  favour'd  of  the  Lord, 

Now  ye  prove  your  love  to  Jesus, 

By  regarding  thus  his  word. 

2  See  his  wat'ry  tomb  before  you  : 

Hear  him  echo — <*  Follow  me  ;" 
For  beneath  the  streams  of  Jordan 
Christ  your  great  Redeemer  lay. 
5  Yes,  beneath  those  honour'd  waters. 
Gre-at  Immanuelwas  baptised  ; 
Out  of  which  he  then  ascended, 
And  the  father  was  well  pleased. 

4  Love  constrains  you  ail  to  follow 

Jesus  to  his  liquid  grave,; 
Now  look  up,  expert  his  presence, 
Which  he  promised  you  to  have. 

5  Jesus,  come  ;  thine  approbation 

May  we  gladly  see  and  fee! ; 
Cause,  O  cause  the  heav'ns  to  ©pen  . 
And  thy  wondrous  Ioyc  reveal. 


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HYMY   XXXI. 

I  THESE  honoured  saints,  redeem'd  by  blood, 
Now  join  the  happy  church  of  God  : 
Drawn  by  the  force, of  sovereign  grace, 
In  Zion  now  they  take  their  place. 

3  With  pleasure  we  the  saints  behold, 
Joining  the  great  Redeemer's  fold  ;    , 
May  we  with  them  forever  prove 
A  gospel  church  the  house  of  love; 

HYMN   XXXII.        Blind  Bartimeuu 
1  MERCY,  O  thou  sen  of  David, 
Thus  blind  fiartimeus  pray'd  ; 
Many  by  thy  grace  are  saved, 
O  wilt  thou  vouchsafe  thine  aid. 
9  For  I  :;  crying  many  chid  him, 
:  cry'd  the  louder  still, 
Ttll  his  gracious  Saviour  bid  him 
■•hat  you  w ill. 

o|  what  he  wanted, 
•  v  begging  us'd  to  jive  ; 

Jesus  granted 
hich  none  but  Christ  could  give. 

grievous  blindness, 
Tut  :  kness  into  dzy  : 

Strr.l  rj  by  kindness^ 

d  Jesus  in  the  way. 
$  Now  methinfcs  I  fcearliftri  praising,. 
Piil  :  nil  around  ; 


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Friends,  is  not  my  case  amazing-, 
What  a  Saviour  I  have  found. 

•  O  that  all  the  blind  but  knew  him, 
And  would  be  advised  by  me  ; 
Surely  they  would  come  unto  him, 
He  would  cause  them  ail  to  see- 

HYMA  XXXIII.     Longing  for  Heaven, 

1  O  WHEN  shall  I  see  Jesus, 
And  reign  with  him  above  ; 
And  from  that  Rowing  fountain 

■  Drink  everlasting  love. 
When  shall  I  be  delivered 
From  this  vain  world  of  sin, 
And  with  my  blessed  Jesus, 
Drink  endless  pleasures  in  ? 

2  But  now  l  am  a  soldier, 
My  Captain's  gone  before, 
He's  given  me  my  orders, 
And  bid  me  not  give  o'er  ; 

And  since  he  has  prov'd  faithful, 
A  righteous  crown  he'll  give, 
And  all  his  valiant  soldiers 
Eternal  life  shall  have. 

3  Through  grace,  I  am  determined 
To  conquer,  though  I  die. 

And  then  away  to  Jesus, 
On  wings  of  love,  I'll  Oy. 
Farewell  to  sin  and  sorrow, 
I  bni  you  all  adieu  ; 

D  2 


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And,  O  my  friends,  prove  faithful, 
And  on  your  way  pursue. 

And  if  you  meet  with  troubles 
And  trials  on  your  way, 
Then  cast  your  care  on  Jesus, 

iiid  don't  forget  to  pray. 

ir    on  the  heavenly  armour 

|f  faith,  and  hope,  and  love  ; 

h  -n  when  the  combat's  ended 

It'll  carry  you  above. 

0  do  not  be  discouraged, 
For  Jesus  is  your  f, 

And  if  you  want  more  knowledge 
He'll  not  refuse  to  lend. 
Neither  will  he  upbraid  you, 
Though  oft'ner  you  request  ; 
He'il  give  you  grace  to  conquer, 

1  nd  take  you  home  to  rest. 
And  when  the  last  loud  trumpet 
Shall  rend  the  vaulted  skies, 
And  bid  the  entomb'd  millions 
From  their  cold  beds  ai  i 

Oiii'  ransom  M  dust,  revi 
Bright  beauties  shall  put  on, 
And  scar  to  the  blest  mansion 
Where  our  Redeemer's  gone. 

Our  eyes  shall  then  with  rapture 
The  Saviour's  face  behold  ; 
Our  feet,  no  more  diverted; 


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Sha?l  walk  the  streets  of  gold  ; 
Our  ears  shall  hear  with  transport 
The  hosts  celestial  sing  ; 
Our  tongues  shall  chant  the  glories 
Of  our  immortal  k 

IIYMjY    XXXIV.        The  Bible. 

1  PRECIOUS  Bible  !  what  a  treasure 
Does  the  word  of  God  afford  ! 

Ail  I  want,  for  life  or  pleasure, 
Food  and  men'cine,  .  .  word  : 

Let  the  world  account  'me  poor. 
Having  this,  I  need  no  more. 

2  I'ood  to  which  the  world's  a  s? ranger, 
Mere  my  hungry  soul  enjoys  ; 

Of  excess  there  is  no  danger, 
Though  it  tills,  it  never  cloys  : 
On  a  dying  Christ  I  feed, 
:  ;s  meat  and  drink  indeed  ! 

3  When  my  soul  ic  faint  and  sickly, 
Or  when  Satan  wounds  my  mind, 

iials  to  revive  me  quickly, 
Heaiing  med'eines  here  1  find  : 
To  the  promises  1  flee,  , 
Each  affords  a  remedy. 

4  In  the  hour  of  dark  temptation, 

an  cannot  make  me  yield  ; 
i.he  word  of  consolation 
Is  to  me  a  mighty  shield. 
While  the  scripture  -truth  is  sure, 


From  his  malice  I'm  secure. 
5  Vain  his  threats  to  overcome  me, 

When  I  take  the  Spirit's  sword  ; 

Then  with  ease  I  drive  him  from  me, 

Satan  trembles  afc  the  word  ; 

*Tis  a  sword  for  conquest  made, 

Keen  the  edge  and  strong  the  blade.. 
€  Sbaii  I  envy,  then,  the  miser, 

Doating  on  his  golden  store  ; 

Sure  I  am,  or  should  be  wiser, 

I  am  rich,  'lis  he  is  poor  : 

Jesus  gives  me  in  his  word, 

Food  and  mea'cine.  shield  and. sword. 

Ii  YMJS,  XXXV.     The  heavenly  mariner,. 
THROUGH  tribulation's  deep 
'•  -ie  way  to  glory  is, 
This  stormy  course  I  keep, 
Oa  these  tempestuous  seas. 
rily  M'aWss  iiid  winds  I'm  tost  and  driven, 

i  with  grace,  and  bound  to  heaven. 

2  Sometimes  temptations  blow 
A  dreadful  hurricane, 

>  And  Iv'Hi  the  waters  flow, 

An  e  sM^s  break  in  ; 

But  ittle  ship  outbraves 

it*rmg  winds  and  surging  waves. 

3  When  I  *ir*nv  distress. 

can  <:ast 
tisej, 


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It  holds  my  vessel  fast ; 
Safely  she  then  at  anchor  rides, 
'Midst  stormy  blasts  and  swelling  tides. 

If  a  dead  calm  ensues, 

And  heav'n  no  breezes  give, 

The  oar  of  prayer  I  use, 

I  tug  and  toil  and  strive  ! 
Through  storms  and  calms  for  many  a  day, 
I  make  but  very  little  way. 

}3ut  .vhen  a  heavenly  breeze 

Springs  up  and  fills  my  sai^, 

My  vessel  goes  with  ease 

Before  the  pleasant  gale, 
And  runs  as  much  an  hour,  or  more; 
As  in  a  month  or  two  before. 

Hid  by  the  clouds  from  sightj 

The  sun  doth  not  appear, 
can  I  in  the  r. 

Behold  the  nu  v  ;    • 

Sometimes  for  days  and 
1  cannot  see  the  shy  or  •. 

As  at  the  time 

My  quad  rant,  faith,  I  take, 

To  view  my  ::, 

If  he  the  civ 
V        ippy  when  I 
I  know  then  wi    . 

Hi         "  '    ■:   . 

i  oau.<  ... 


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i!  rocks  and  sands  doth  show  ; 
It  is  a  chart,  and  compass  too. 
Whose  needle  points  forever  true. 
£       I  keep  aloof  from  pride, 

Those  rocks  I  pass  with  care  ; 

I  studiousiy  avoid 

The  whirlpool  of  despair  ; 
Presumption's  quicksands  too  I  shun* 
Near  them  I  do  not  choose  to  run. 

10  When  through  a  strait  I  go, 
Or  near  some  coast  am  drove, 
The  plummet  forth  I  throw, 
And  thus  my  safety  prove  ; 

My  conscience  is  the  line  which  I 
Fathom  the  depth  of  water  by. 

1 1  My  vessel  would  be  lost 

of  all  rny  care, 
il  the  Holy  Ghost 
Himsf  if  vouchsafes  to  steer  : 

gh  all  my  voyages  will 
my  steersman's  skilh 
]  2     Ere  T  cr.n  reach  heavVs  coasty. 
I  rr\txs%  c,  gulf  pass  through, 

1  proves  to  most  ; 
For  ...'■  Liiis  passage  l>o. 

•;  death's  v. aves  can't  me  o'erwhelm, 
lr'  God  himself  is  at  ray  heim. 
i  ;     When  fhrou^h  this  gulf  I  get, 
it  is  but  short* 


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The  pilot  aii gels  meet, 

And  bring  me  into  port  : 
And  when  I  land  on  that  blest  shore, 
I  shall  be  safe  for  evermore. 

HYMN  XXXVI.     Shouting  God's  Prahc. 
O  GOD,  my  heart  with  love  inflame, 
That  I  may  in 'thy  holy  name 
Aloud  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice, 
While  I  have  breath  to  raise  my  voice  ; 
Then  will  I  shout,  then  will  I  sing, 
And  make  the  heav'nly  arches  ring  ; 
I'll  sing  and  shout  forevermore 
On  that  eternal  happy  shore. 

0  !    Jesus,  hope  of  glory,  come  ; 

And  make  my  heart  thy  humble  home  ; 
For  the  short  remnant  of  my  days, 

1  long  to  sing  and  shout  thy  prahf, 
Lord,  give  me  now  a  heart  t6  pray, 
And  live  rejoicing  every  dny  ; 
For  to  give  thanks  in  every  thing, 

To  sing  and  shout,  and  shout  und  si' :g. 
When  on  my  dying  bed  I  lay, 
Lord,  give  me  strength  to  shout  and 
And  praise  thee  with  my  latest  breath, 
Until  my  voice  is  lost  in  death  ; 
Then  sisters,  brothers,  shouting  come, 
My  body  follow  to  the  tomb  ; 
And  as  you  march  that  solemn  road, 
Sing  loud,  and  shout  the  praise  of  God. 


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Then  you  below  and  I  above, 
Will  sing  and  shout  the  God  we  love. 
Until  that  great  and  solemn  day, 
When  Christ  shall  call  our  slurnb'ring  day: 
Then  from  our  dusty  beds  we'll  spring, 
And  shout,  O  death,  where  is  thy  sting  ? 

0  grave  where  is  thy  victory  ? 
We'll  shout  in  vast  eternity. 

Our  race  is  run,  we've  gain'd  the  prize, 
Then  will  the  Sovereign  of  the  skies, 
With  smiling  to  his  children  say, 
Come,  reign  with  me,  in  endless  day  : 
Then  on  that  happy,  happy  shore, 
We'll  sing  and  shout  forevermore  ; 
We'll  sing  and  shout  and  shout  and  sing, 
And  make  all  heaven  with  praises  ring. 

IHY/WV  XXXVII. 

The  ^Christian's  spiritual  Voyage, 
JESUS, rfit  thy  command, 

1  launch  into  the  deep  ; 

leave  my  native  land, 
ere  sin  lulls  all  asleep. 
i  or  thee  1  would  the  world  resign, 
And  sail  to  heav'n  with  thee  and 

T:.:  \:  art  my  pilot  wise  ; 
is  thy  word  : 
i  defies 
V  hue  I  ha*  e  such  a  Lord  ! 

J  I  faithfulness  and  \wrr 

1      s^ye  me  in  the  trying  hour. 


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» 

%      Though  rocks  and  quicksands  deep 

Through  all  my  passage  lie, 

Yet  Christ  will  safely  keep, 

And  guide  me  with  his  eye  ; 

My  anchor  hope  shall  firm  abide, 
And  ev'ry  boist'rous  storm  outride. 

4  By  faith  I  see  the  land, 
The  port  of  endless  rest  ; 
My  soul,  thy  sails  expand, 
And  fly  to  Jesus'  breast  ! 

O  may  I  reach  the  heav'nly  shore, 
Where  winds  and  waved  distress  no  more, 

5  Whene'er  becalm'd  I  lie, 
And  storms  forbear  to  tost, 
Be  thou,  dear  Lord,  still  nigh. 
Lest  I  should  suffer  loss  : 

For  more  the  treacherous  calm  I  dread, 
Than  tempests  bursting  o'er  my  head. 

6  Come,  Holy  Ghost  and  blow 
A  prosperous  gale  of  grace, 
Waft  me  from  all  below, 

To  heaven,  my  destin'd  place  ! 
Then  in  full  sail  my  port  I'll  find, 
And  leave  the  world  and' sin  behind. 

HYMft  XXXVIIT.     In  me  ye  shall  have  peace, 
1  YE  Saints,  attend  the  Saviour's  voice, 
Spoke  in  his  word  of  grace, 
He  says,  and  in  it  O  rejoice  ! 
In  me  ye  shall  have  peace, 
E 


go 

2  Though  storms  and  tempests  round  you  roar. 

And  foes  and  fears  increase, 
lie  says,  and  what  could  he  say  more  ? 
In  me  ye  shall  have  fieace. 

3  What  though  afflictions  still  abound. 

Nor  do  temptations  cease  ; 
He  says,  and  O  how  sweet  the  sound  ! 
In  me  ye  shall  have  fieace. 

4  What  though  your  hearts  with  sorrow  bleed, 

And  sighs  and  tears  increase  ; 
He  says,  and  O,  'tis  true  indeed  ! 
In  me  ye  shall  have  fieace. 

5  What  though  corruptions  dwell  within, 

Nor  does  the  conflict  cease  ; 
He  says,  in  spite  of  hell  and  sin, 
In  me  ye  shall  have  fieace, 

I  Tho'  you  shall  pass  thro'  death's  cold  flood, 
To  gain  your  wish'd  release, 
He  says,  and  sure  he'll  make  it  good,     - 

In  me  ye  shall  have  fieace, 

7  When  you  his  face  in  glory  view, 
Where  joy.  can  ne'er  decrease, 
Eternity  shall  prove  it  true, 
In  him  ye  shall  have  fieace* 

HYMN-  XXXIX. 

Your  Bodies  are  Temples  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  ~ 
1  PROFESSED  foll'wers  of  the  Lamb, 
Hark  to  his  word  and  bless  his  name  ; 


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Your  bodies,  if  in  him  you  trust, 
Are  temfiles  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Let  this  important  solemn  truth 
Dwell  on  your  minds,  in  age  and  youth  ; 
Be  this  your  conduct  and  your  boast, 
You're  temples  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
As  such,  let  all  your  honour  be 
From  lust  and  pride,  and  folly  free  ; 
Remember  what  your  bodies  cost, 
As  temples  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 

Let  gravity  and  holiness, 

A  modest,  plain,  and  decent  dress, 

And  Christ's  bright  robes  adorn  you  most, 

As  temfiles  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Set  his  example  in  your  view — . 

Be  this  the  pattern  you  pursue  ; 

Think,  as  his  body,  so  your's  must 

Be  temples  of  the  Holy  GAoit. 

Ere  long  your  happy  change  will  come, 
And  death  will  biing  your  spirits  home  ; 

And  Christ  shall  guard  your  sleeping  dust. 
As  temples  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

When  the  last  trumpet  shakes  the  bkie%, 
Bright  shall  your  bodies  then  arise, 
And  joyful,  join  the  heav'nly  host, 
As  temfilts  of  the  Holy  Ghoii. 


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HYMJs  XL.    I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives, 

1  I  KNOW  that  my  Redeemer  lives.. 
What  comfort  this  sweet  sentence  gives  I 
He  lives,  he  lives  who  once  was  dead 

He  lives,  my  ever  living  head, 

2  He  lives,  triumphant  from  the  grave, 
He  lives,  eternally  to  save  ; 

He  lives,  all  glorious  in  the  sky, 
He  lives,  exalted  there  on  high. 

3  He  lives  to  bless  me  with  his  love, 
He  lives  to  plead  for  me  above, 
He  lives  my  hungry  soul  to  feed, 
He  lives  to  help  in  time  of  need. 

4  He  lives  and  grants  me  rich  supply, 
He  lives  to  guard  me  with  his  eye, 
He  lives  to  comfort  me  when  I  faint, 
He  lives  to  hear  my  soul's  complaint. 

5  He  lives  to  crush  the  powers  of  hell. 
He  lives  that  he  may  in  me  dwell, 
He  lives  to  heal  and  makt  me  whole, 
He  lives  to  guard  my  feeble  soul. 

6  He  lives  to  silence  all  my  fears, 
He  lives  to  stop  and  wipe  my  tears, 
He  lives  to  calm  my  troubled  heart. 
He  lives  all  blessings  to  impart. 

7  He  lives  my  kind,  my  heav'nly  friend, 
He  lives,  and  loves  me  to  the  end, 
He  lives,  an.';  while  he  lives  I'll  sing 
He  lives  my  Prophet,  Priest  and  King. 


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He  lives,  and  grants  me  daily  breath, 
He  lives  and  I  shall  conquer  death, 
He  lives  my  mansion  to  prepare. 
He  lives  to  bring  me  safely  there. 
He  lives,  all  glory  to  his  name, 
He  lives  my  Jesus  still  the  same  ; 

0  the  sweet  juy  this  sentence  giv  5, 

1  know  that  rny  Redeemer  lives. 

CHORUS. 
I'll  firaise  God,  and  yoiC  11  firaise  God, 

We'll  all  firaise  God  together  ; 
I'll  praise  God,  for  what  he  has  done ', 

Sing  glory  to  God  forever. 

HYMA  XLI.     A  Morning  Hymn. 

SEE  how  the  mounting  sun 

Pursues  his  shining  way  ; 
And  wide  proclaims  his  Maker's  praise, 

With  every  brighi'ning  ray. 

Thus  would  my  rising  soul 

Its  heavenly  parent  sing  ; 
And  to  its  great  original 

The  humble  tribute  bring. 

Serene  I  laid  me  down 

Beneath  his  guardian  care  ; 
I  slept,  and  I  awoke,  and  found 

My  kind  preserver  near. 

Thus  does  thine  arm  support 
This  weak  defenceless  frame  ; 
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But  whence  these  favours,  Lord,  to  me, 
All  worthless  as  I  am  ? 
5       O  I  how  shall  I  repay 
The  favours  of  my  God  ? 
This  feeble  spirit  pants  beneath 
The  pleasing  painful  load. 
5   •    Dear  Saviour,  to  the  cross 
I  bring  my  sacrifice  ; 
Ting'd  with  thy  blood  it  shall  ascertd 
With  fragrance  to  the  skies. 
7       My  life  I  would  anew 

Devote,  O  Lord,  to  thee  ; 
And  in  thy  service  I  would  spend 
Along  eternity. 

HYMJV  XLII.     The  Pilgrim's  Song. 

1  COME,  all  ye  Christian  Pilgrims, 

Who're  bound  to  Canaan's  land, 
Take  courage  and  fight  manfully  ; 
Stand  fast  with  sword  in  hand. 

2  Our  Captain's  gone  before  us, 

The  Father's  only  Son  ; 
To  pilgrims  dear,  pray  do  not  fear, 
But  let  us  travel  on. 

3  We  have  a  howling  wilderness, 

Beset  with  hail  and  snow  ; 
A  land  of  drought  and  gloominess, 
Where  chilly  winds  do  blow, 

4  But  Jesus  will  go  with  us, 


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And  guide  us  in  the  way  ; 
If  enemies  examine  us, 
He'll  teach  us  what  to  say, 
H  Good  morning,  said  the  enemy,        * 
Pray  tell  to  me  your  name  ; 
And  whither  you  are  going  ; 

Likewise  from  whence  you  came, 

6  My  name  it  is  bold  pilgrim  ; 

To  Canaan  I  am  bound  ; 
I'm  from  the  howling  wilderness, 
From  that  enchanted  ground. 

7  But  what  is  that  upon  your  head, 

That  shines  so  clear  and  bright  : 
Likewise  that  thing  upon  your  breast, 
That  dazzles  in  my  sight  ; 

8  What  kind  of  shoes  are  those  you  wear, 

On  which  you  boldly  stc.nd  ; 

Likewise  that  shining  instrument 

You  hold  in  your  rigkt  hand. 

9  'Tis  glorious  hope  upon  my  head  ; 

And  on  my  breast,  my  shield  ; 
With  this  bright  sword  I  mean  to  fight, 
Until  I  win  the  field. 

10  My  feet  are  shod  with  gospel  grace, 

On  which  I  boldly  stand  ; 
I  mean  to  fight  until  I  die, 
And  win  fair  Canaan's  land. 
1  i  You'd  better  stay  with  me  young   man. 
And  give  your  journey  o'er, 


Your  Captain  row  is  out  of  sight, 
His  face  you'll  see  no  more. 

12  My  name  it  is  Apollyon  ; 

This  land  belongs  to  me, 
And  for  your  arms  and  pilgrim's  dress, 
I'll  give  it  all  to  thee. 

13  O  no,  said  the  bold  pilgrim, 

Your  offers  I  disdain  ; 

For  shining  crowns  of  glory 

I  shortly  shall  obtain.  . 

14  If  1  but  hold  out  faithful 

To  my  dear  Lord's  command, 
1  surely  shall  reign  with  him 
On  Canaan's  happy  land. 

MYMjY  XLIII.     The  Pilgrim's  So?:g. 

1  I'M  glad  I  ever  saw  the  day 

We  met  to  sing,  and  preach  and  pray  ; 

Here's  glory,  glory  in  my  soul, 

Winch  makes  me  praise  my  Lord  so  bold. 

2  Lord,  keep  us  safe  while  passing  through, 
And  fill  our  souls  with  meekness  too  : 
Redeeming  grace,  that  pleasing  song, 
We'll  sing  as  we  do  pass  along. 

3  I  hope  to  praise  him  when  I  die, 
And  shout  salvation  as  I  fly, 
Sing  glory,  glory,  through  the  air, 
Meet  all  my  Father's  children  there. 


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HYMN  XLIV.     TVee/iiig  Mary. 

1  IS  there  any  body  here  like  leprous  Nnaman  ? 
Call  to  my  Jesus  and  he'll  draw  nigh. 

Is  there  any  body  here  like  blind  Bartimeus  ? 
Call,  &c. 
O  glory,  glory,  Alleluia, 
Glory  be  to  God  who  rules  on  high  ! 

2  Is  there  any  body  here  like  doubting  Thomas  I 

Call,  &c. 
Is  there  any  body  here  like  sinking  Peter  I 
Call,  &c. 
O  glory,  &c. 

5  Is  there  any  body  here  like  praying  Hannah  ? 
Call,  &c. 
Is  there  any  body  here  like  weeping  Mary  ? 
Call,  &c. 
O  glory,  &c. 

HYMN  XL  V.    Jesus  j  the  soul  of  music. 

1  LISTED  into  the  cause  of  sin, 

Why  should  a  good  be  evil  ? 
Music  alas  !  too  long  has  been 

Press'd  to  obey  the  devil  ! 
Drunken,  or  lewd,  or  light,  the  lay 

Flows  to  the  soul's  undoing, 
Widens  and  strews  with  flowers  the  way 

Down  to  eternal  ruin. 

2  Who  on  the  part  of  God  will  rise  ; 

Innocent  mirth  recover  ? 


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Fly  on  the  prey  and  take  the  prize, 
Plunder  the  carnal  lover  ? 

Strip  him  of  every  moving  strain. 
Every  melting  measure, 

Music  in  virtue's  cause  retain, 
Revive  the  holy  pleasure  ? 

3  Come,  let  us  try  if  Jesus'  love 

Cannot  as  well  inspire  us  ; 
This  is  the  theme  of  those  above, 

This  upon  earth  will  fire  us. 
Try  if  your  hearts  are  tun'd  to  sing  ; 

Is  there  a  subject  greater  ? 
Melody  all  its  strains  may  bring, 

Jesus'  love  is  sweeter. 

4  Jesus  the  soul  of  music  is, 

He  is  the  noblest  passion  ; 
Jesus'  name  is  life  and  peacey 

Happiness  and  salvation  ; 
Jesus'  name  the  dead  can  raise, 

Shew'usour  sins  forgiven, 
Fill  us  with  all  the  hie  of  grace, 

And  carry  us  up  to  heaven. 
Who  hath  a  right  like  us  to  sing, 

Us,  who  his  mercy  raises  ? 
Merry  our  hearts,  for  Christ  is, king, 

Joyful  are  all  our  faces. 
Who  of  his  love  doth  once  partake, 

He  in  the  Lord  rejoices  ; 
Melody  in  our  hearts  we  make, 

Melodv  with  our  voices. 


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6  He  that  a  sprinkled  conscience  hath, 

He  that  in  heart  is  merry, 
Let  him  sing  psalms,  the  scripture  saith# 

Joyful,  and  ne'er  be  weary  ; 
Offer  the  sacrifice  of  praise, 

Hearty  and  never  ceasing  ; 
Spiritual  songs  and  anthems  raise, 

Worship  and  thanks  and  blessing. 

7  Come  let  us  in  his  praises  join, 

Triumph  in  his  salvation  ; 
Glory  aspire  to  love  divine, 

Worship  and  adoration. 
Heaven  already  is  begun, 

Opened  in  each  believer  : 
Only  believe,  and  then  sing  on, 

Heaven  is  yours  forever. 

HYMJY  XL  VI.     The  Christian's  Looking- Glass, 

1  COME  all  ye  mourning  pilgrims, 
Who  feel  your  need  of  Christ, 
Surrounded  by  temptation, 

And  by  the  world  despis'd  ; 

Attend  to  what  I  tell  you,  / 

My  exercise  I'll  show, 

And  then  you  mav  inform  me 

If  it's  been  so  with  you. 

2  Long  time  I  liv'd  in  darkness? 
Nor  saw  my  dismal  state. 
And  when  I  was  awaken'd 

I  thought  it  was  too  late. 


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A  lost  and  helpless  sinner 
Myself  I  plainly  saw, 
Expos'd  to  God's  displeasure, 
Condemned  by  the  law. 

I  thought  the  brute  creation 
Were  better  off  than  me  : 
I  spent  my  days  in  anguish, 
No  pleasure  could  I  see, 
Through  deep  distress  and  sorrow 
My  Saviour  led  me  on, 
Then  show'd  his  love  unto  me 
When  all  my  hope  was  gone. 
But  when  I  was  deliver'd, 
I  scarcely  can  believe 
To  think  so  vile  a  sinner 
A  pardon  could  receive. 
And  when  the  solemn  praises 
Were  flowing  from  my  tongue, 
Yet  fears  were  often- rising, 
That  I  might  still  be  wrong. 

But  when  these'fears  were  banish'd, 
My  tears  began  to  flow, 
To  think  so  vile  a  sinner 
Should  be  beloved  so. 
I  thought  my  trials  over, 
And   all  my  troubles'  gone, 
That  peace  and  joy  and  pleasure 
Would  be  my  lot  alone. 
But  now  I  find  a  warfare 
Which  often  brings  me  low, 


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The  world,   the  flesh,  and  Satan, 
They  do  beset  me  so   ; 
Gan  one  that  is  a  Christian 
Have  such  a  heart  as  mine  ? 
I  fear  I  never  felt  the 
Effects  of  love  divine. 
And  when  I  see  young  converts 
How  swiftly  they  go  on, 
How  sliining  their  experience, 
They  witness  like  the  sun  ; 
How  bold  they  speak  for  Jesus, 
How  dearly  love  his  name, 
Though  they  are  my  delight  they 
Do  put  my  soul    to  shame. 

I  find  I'm  often  backward 
To  do  my  master's  will, 
Or.  eise  I  want  the  glory 
Of  what  I  do  but  ill  ; 
In  duty  I  am  weak,  and, 
Alas  !  I  often  find 
A  hard  deceitful  heart  and 
A  wretched  warid'ring  mind. 

Sure  others  do  not  feel  what 
Is  often  felt  by  me, 
Siich  trials  and  temptations 
Perhaps  they  never  see  ; 
For  I'm  the  chief  of  sinners, 
I  freely  own  with  Paul, 
And  if  I  am  a  Christian, 
I  am  the  least  of  all. 


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1.0  And  now  I  have  related 
The  trials  I  have  seen, 
Perhaps  my  brethren  know  what 
Such  sore  temptations  mean  ; 
I've  told  you  of  my  conflicts, 
Believe  me,  for  'tis  true, 
And  now  you  may  inform  me 
If  it's  been  so  with  you. 

J&YALA  XLVII.    Prayer  answered  by  crosses, 

1  I  ASK'D  the  Lord  that  I  might  grow 
In  faith,  and  love,  and  every  grace  ; 
Might  more  of  his  salvation  know, 
And  seek  more  earnestly  his  face. 

2  'Tv.rs  he  who  taught  ycu  thus  to  pray, 
And  he,  I  trust,  has  answer'd  prayer  ; 
But  it  has  been  in  such  a  way, 

As  almost  drove  me  to  despair. 

3  I  Ik  p*d  that  in  some  favonr'd  hour, 
At  once  he'd  answer  my  request  ; 
Ar: ■'  by  his  love's  constraining  power, 
Subdue  my  sins  and  give  me  rest. 

4  Instead  of  this,  he  made  tre  feel 
The  hidden  evils  of  my  heart, 
A»n^  let  the  angry  powers  of  hell, 
Assault  my  soul  in  every  part. 

5  Yea  more,  with  his  o*vn  hand  be  seem'4 
Inter  t  to  aggravate  my  wo  ; 

Cross'd  all  the  fair  designs  I  scneTtjM, 
Blasted  my  gourds  and  laid  me  low. 


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"  Lord,  why  is  this,"  I  trembling  cry'd, 

"  Wilt  thou  pursue  thy  worm  to  death  ? 

K  'Tis  in  this  way,  the  Lord  reply  M, 

"  I  answer  prayer  for  grace  and  faith. 

"  These  inward  trials  I  emp'oy, 

"  From  self  and  pride  to  set  thee  free  ; 

u  And  break  thy  schemes  of  earthly  jcy, 

"  That  thou  may'st  seek  thy  all  in  me." 

NYMA  XLVIII.. 

Christ's  Resurrection  and  Ascension, 
AN<?£LS  roll  the  rock  away, 
Death,  yield  up  thy  mighty  prey  i 
See  !   he  rises  from  the  tomb, 
Glowing  with  immortal  bloom.     Hallelujah, 
'Tis  the  Saviour,  angels,  rahe 
Fame's  eternal  trump  of  praise  ; 
Let  the  earth's  remotest  bound 
Hear  the  jo)  -inspiring  sound.        Halleluiah. 
Now,  ye  s  up  your  eyes, 

Now  to  glory  sec  him  rise, 
In  long  it  umph  up  the  sky, 
Up  tv.  worlrisoil  high.        Hall 

portals  ;-'de, 
C.  orioiis  hero,  through  fe  ; 

lory    n  -ne, 

i  i  r  great  Futher's"^:,;  , 

•  him  all  ) 

p  VOUi   .  CS  , 


(A 

Shout,  O  earth,  in  rapturous  song,     . 
Let  the  strains  be  sweet  and  strong. 

Hallelujah. 

6  Every  note  w'.tT:  wonder  swell, 
Sin  oyerthrown;  and  captur'd  hell  ; 
Where  is  hell's  once  dreaded  king  ? 
Where,  O  death,  tliy  mortal  sting  ! 

Hallelujah. 

JiYMS,  XLIX. 
1  NQW  the  Saviour  stands  a  pleading 
At  the  sinner's  bolted  heart  ; 
Now  in  heav'n  he's  interceding, 
Undertaking  sinner's  part. 
CHORUS. 
f  Vn?rs,  can  you  hate  this  Saviour  ? 
Will  you  thrust  him  from  your  arms  ? 
Once  he  dy'd  for  your  behaviour, 
Now  he  calls  you  to  his  chan 
ff  he  pleads  his  sweat  and  bloojclshedj 
•  s  his  voi  -ded  hands  and  net  ; 

themj  the  ;  *re  blood  red, 

i    !se  them  to  a  beav'nly  seat, 
you  hate,  S:c. 
3  Sinner**  \  tour, 

Hear  hi?  ;;  r;>". 'u;s  la}'-, 

Turn  from  a'!  yc.ir  vam  behaviour, 
O  re] 

Sgmierc]  .  \  hsfa  ,  &c. 


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4  O  be  wise  before  you  languish 
On  the  bed  of  dying  strife, 
Endless  joy,  or  endless  en^uish 
Turq  upon  the  events  of  life. 
Sinners,  can  you  hate,  S;c. 
£  I*ow  he's  waiting  to  be  gracious, 
Nov/  he  stands  and  looks  en  thee  ; 
See  what  kindness,  love  and  pity 
Shines  around  on  you  and  roe-. 
Sinners,  can  you  har.e. 
t  Open  now  your  hearts  before  birm 
,  Saviour  welcome  in  ; 
Vow  receive,  and  O  1  adore  him, 
Take  a  full  discharge  from  sin. 
Sinners,  can  you  hate, 

7  Come,  for  all  things  now  are  re 
V  I  thfcre's  room  for  many  rrme  ; 
O  ve  blind,  ye  lame  and  needy. 
Come  to  wisdom's  ho;;.  are; 

Sinners,  can  you  hate, 

RYMN  L.     The  Preachers  larcv 
i  BRETHREN,  I  bid  you  all  farew*!! 
And  from  my  very  heart 
Affectionately  I  do  tell, 
That  you  and  1  must  part. 

d  if  I  see  you  not  again, 

'  trust <hat  I  can  say, 

labour  shall  not  be  in  v.n;.. 
That  I  have  spent  th;;  d^y 
F  t 


3  I  trust  I  can  to  record  call, 

All  you  that  hear  ms  new, 
I  have  declard'd  God's  counsels  ally 
As  he  did  mc  endow. 

4  I  now  depart,  I  kave  you  here, 

I  leave  you  with  the  Lord, 
And  may  we  all  henceforth  appear 
To  be  of  one  accord. 

5  And  if  we  never  meet  again, 

While  we  an  earth  remain. 
O  may  we  meet  on  Canaan's  shore, 
And  never  part  againi 

6  There  we  shall  join  to  sinr  God's  praise,. 

And  all  liis  wonders  tell,  . 

And  triumph  in  his  holy  ways, 

So,  brethren,  fare  you  well. 

HYMjY  LI.    A  ot  asfiam'd  of  Jesus* 
JESUS,  ai  d  shall  it  ever  be, 

A  mortal  ™an  asham'd"  drthee  ? 

.'  \  of  thee  whom  angels  praise  ? 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days£ 
•\  '  am'd  of  Jesus  !  sooner  far 
"  :sh  to  own  a  star  ; 
ims  of  light  divine 
|    O'er  tins  benighted  soul  of  mine. 
|   Asham'd  of  Jesus  !  Just  as  soon 
Let  midnight  he  asham'd  of  noon  : 
'T  '  with  my  soul  tilt  be, 

fe right  morning  star,  bids  darkness  Oee  : 


6f 

4  Asham'd  of  Jesns  1  that  dear  friend, 
•  On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend  I 
No  !   whtn  I  blush,  be  this  my  sharne, 
That  1  no  more  adore  his  name. 

4  Asham'd  of  Jesus  !  yes  I  may, 
When  I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away ; 
No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave, 
No  fear  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 

6  Till  then,  nor  is  my  boasting  vain, 
Till  then  I  boast  a  Saviour  slain  j 
And  now  may  this  my  glory  be, 
That  Cnrist  is  not  asham'd  of  me. 

7  His  institutions  will  I  prize, 

Take  up  the  cross,  the  shame  despise— 
Due  to  defend  his  noble  cause, 
And  yield  obedience  to  his  laws. 

HYMJSi    LIT. 
Godly  sorrow  arising  from  the  sufferings  of  Christ 
1  ALAS  !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed  I 
And  did  my  sovereign  die  ? 

Would  he  devote  that  sacred  head 
For  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 

Cll 

Thanks  to  the  Lamb,  the  loving  Lamb, 

Who  dy'uon  Calvary  ; 
The  L  .mb  svi.s  slain,  from  heav'n  he  came 

To  bleed  and  die  for  me. 

Ignb  was  slain,  yet  lives, again* 

To  intercede  for  me. 


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2  [Thy  body  slain,  sweet  Jesus,  thine, 

And  bath'd  in  its  own  blood, 

While  all  expos'd  to  wrath  divine, 

The  glorious  suff'rer  stc^.] 

3  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done, 

He  groan 'd  upon  the  ti 
Amazing  pity  !    grace  unknown, 

Aad  love  beyond  degree  ! 

4  Wei!  might  the  sun  in  darkness 

And  shut  Uis  glories  in, 
When  God  the  mighty  Maker  dy'd, 
For  man  the  crease's  sin 

5  Thus  might  I  hide  iuy  blushing  face, 

While  hir;  dear  cross  appears, 
dissolve  my  he%*  in  thankfulness, 
And  melt  ray  eves  in  tears. 

6  Butclroj  f  can  ne'er  repay 

The  debt  of  love  I  owe  ; 
Here   Lord,  1  pjive  myself  away, 
Tis  all  that  X  can  do. 


HYMA  LIIL 


souls  are  ther, 


of  sint  ufion  con« 


■red  o\-r  ! 
in  the  Lord 
do  more  ! 


ies  pa's 


.*•  i  d  Uf-v  p  t  i-e-r  hearts  vvltll  rare  , 
Then-  iitfs  .and  £ves  without  dtxeit, 
Lu.-li  pior«  their  faith  sincere. 


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f  While  I  conccal'd  my  guilt* 
Ifelt  the  fest'Hng  •  ound  ; 
Till  I  confess'c!  my  sins  to  theej 
And  ready  pardon  found. 

4  Let  sinners  learn  to  pray  ; 

Let  saints  keep  near  the  throne; 
Or  help  in  times  of  deep  distress 
Is  found  in  God  alone. 

HYMft  LIV. 

The  Breaker  is  conic  up  before  them* 

1  Sing  the  dear  Saviour's- glorious  fame. 
Who  bears  the  Br  taker's  wondrous  name  ; 
Sweet  name  !  and  it  becomes  htm  well, 
Who  breaks  down  sin.j  guilt,  death  and  hell* 

2  A  mighty  Breaker  sure  is  he, 

He  broke  my  chains  and  set  me  free  : 

A  gracious  breaker  to  my  soul  ; 

He  breaks,  and,  oh  !  he  makes  me  whole. 

.3  He  breaks  through  ev'ry  gloomy  cioud 
VVich  can  my  soul  with  darkness  shroud  J 
He  breaks  through  ev'ry  crafty  snare 
Which  hellish  fees  for  ins  prepare. 
4  He  br»r.fc*\he  gates  of  harden'd  brass. 
To  bring  his  faithful  word  to  pas-  ; 
And,  thc-Jgh  with  pond'rous  iron  brn-'d, 
love  they  cau't  retard-. 
r  /  O  thv  1  jveMmpait, 
rreak  my  stony  heart  : 


O  break  it,  Lord,  and  enter  in  ; 

And  break,  O  break  the  pou  er  of  sin  ! 

6  Break  out  and  shine  upon  my  soui  ; 
One  look  from  thee  will  make  me  whole  ; 
Break  through  my  foes  to  my  relief, 
And  break,  O  break  my  unbelief., 

7  Break  down  my  self-sufficient  pride, 
And  let  me  at  thy  feet  abide  ; 
And  there  adore  thee,  mighty  Lord, 
Who  never,  never  breaks  thy  word. 

8  By  thee  I'll  break  through  every  foe, 
And  joyful  on  my  way  I'll  go  ; 
By  thee  I'll  break  death's  cold  embrace, 
And  mount  to  heaven  and  see  thy  face. 

9  There  has  my  King-  pass'd  on  before, 
And  there  forever  I'll  adore  ; 
And  to  eternity  I'll  raise 
My  song  to  this  great  Ereuker't  praise. 

NYALV   LV. 

Which  were  born  not.  of  blood,  ner  of  the  will  of 

the  flesft,  nor  of  the  will  of  man,  but  of  God* 

1  ASSIST  my  soul,  my  heav'nly  King, 
Thine  everlasting  love  to  sii 
And  joyful  spread  thy  praise  abroiV, 
As  one' through  grace  mat's  bom  of  G  L 

2  No,  it  was  not  the  will  of  man, 
blv  souPs  new  heav'iuy  bath  beg.m  ; 


Nor  will,  nor  pow'r  of  flesh  and  blood, 
That  tunvd  my  heart  from  sin  to  God* 
Herein  let  self  be  all  abas'd, 
And  sovereign  love  done  confess'd  ; 
This  be  my  song,  through  all  the  road, 
That  born  I  am  and  born  of  God. 

O  may  this  love  my  soul  constrain 
To  make  returns  of  love  again, 
That  I,  while  earth  is  my  abode, 
May  live  like  one  that's  born  of  God. 

May  I  thy  praises  daily  shew, 
Who  hath  created  all  things  new, 
And  wasli'd  me  in  a  Saviour's  blood, 
To  prove  that  I  am  born  of  God. 

6  Lead  me,  O  Lord,  in  all  thy  ways  ; 
Guard  me,  0  Lord,  throygh  all  my  days  5 
O  make  thy  word  my  rule  and  rod, 
To  walk  like  one  that's  born  of  God. 

And  wh  :n  tlv  appointed  hour  shall  come, 
That  thou  wilt  call  me  to  my  home, 
Joyful  I'll  pass  the  chilling  fla^d. 
And  die  as  one  that's  born  of  God. 

5  Then  shall  my  soul  triumphant  riae 
To  its  bless'd  mansion  in  the  skies, 
And  in  that  glpAou-s  bright  abode 

>in  :  Inert  <is  one  that's  601  1  of  God, 


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MYMK  L  VI.    On  the  Millennium. 

\  THAT  glorious  day  is  drawing  nigh, 

When  Zen's  iight  shall  shine  : 
She  shall  arise  and  shine  on  high, 

Bright  as  the  morning  sun. 
The  north  and  south  their  sons  resign, 

And  earth's  foundations  bend  ; 
Christ,  like  a  comely  bride  adorn'd, 

All  glorious  shall  descend. 

2  The  King  mat  wears  a  glorious  crown, 

The  azure  flaming  bow, 
That  holy  city  shall  bring  down, 

To  bless  his  saints  below, 
\Vh<  n  Z^on's  bleeding,  conquering  King, 

Stall  sin  and  death  destroy^ 
The  morning  stars  together  sirg, 

And  Zion  shouts  for  joy. 

3  The  holy  bright  musician  band, 

b  play  on  harps  of  Gold, 
In  holy  hvdsv  see  &ey  stand, 
ao  to   behold. 
n  sweet  melting  strains, 
Je'  !  ''»ve, 

Such  shouts  rtw  or, gh  earth's  extensive  plains, 
Were  never  heard  before. 

4  I/-r  Satan  rage  .and  boast  no  more, 

tl  ink  1  is  reigning  long, 
Tht  oi' gh  feeble,  weak  and  poor, 

Tke  ^decmer's  strong. 


He  is  their  shield  and  hiding  place, 

A  covert  from  the  wind, 
A  fountain  in  the  wilderness, 

Throughout  the  weary  land. 

5  The  crystal  streams  run  down  from  heav'n^ 

They  issue  from  the  throne  ; 
The  floods  of  strife  away  are  driven, 

The  church  becomes  but  one. 
That  peaceful  union  we  shall   know, 

And  live  upon  his  love, 
And  shout  and  sing  of  grace  below,.-,  ?J 

As  angels  do  above.  & 

6  A  thousand  years  shall  roll  around, 

The  church  shall  be  complete, 
Call'd  by  the  glorious  trumpet's  sound, 

Their  Saviour  Christ  to  meet  : 
They  rise  with  joy,  and  mount  on  high? 

They  By  to  Jesus'  arms, 
And  gaze  with  wonder  and  delight 

On  their  Beloved's  charms. 

7  Like  apples  fair  his  beauties  are, 

To  feed  and  cheer  the  mind, 
Nq  earthly  fruit  can  so  recruit, 

Nor  flaggens  full  of  wine. 
Their  troubles  o'er,  they  grieve  no  more) 

Eut  img  in  strains  of  joy, 
In  raptures  sweet,  in  bliss  complete^ 

They  f  ast,  and  never  cloy; 


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HYMJs  LVII.    An  old  Sinner  awakened. 

1  O  WHAT  a  wretched  sinner,  Lord  ! 

I  now  begin  to  see 
The  danger  of  the  ways  I  trod, 
But  know  not  where  to  fiee. 

2  Long  have  I  turn'd  my  back  on  thee* 

And  slighted  all  thy  grace  ; 
Yet  pity,  Lord,  O  pity  me, 
And  let  me  see  thy  face. 

3  O  should  I  now  yield  up  my  breath| 

I. must  go  down  to  dwell 

In  chains  of  everlasting  death 

Among  the  fiends  of  hell. 

4  Lord,  change  my  heart,  or  I  am  gone  :' 

O  give  me  life  divine  ! 
Though  I  am  old,  may  I  be  born 
A  heav'nly  child  of  thine. 

IIYMA  LfllL    Farewell  to  all  but  Christ. 
I  FAREWELL,  vain  world,  I  bid  adieu, 
Your  glories  I  despise  ; 
Yonr  frlenchhip  I  no  more  pursue, 
Your  ikt'rn-s  are  but  lies. 
$  You  promise  happiness  in  vain, 
Nor  can  you  satisfy  ; 
Your  highest  pleasures  turn  to  pain, 
And  ail  your  treasures  die. 
3  Had  I  the  Indies,  east  and  west* 
And  riches  of  the  sea> 


Without  my  God  I  could  not  rest, 
For  he  is  all  to  me, 

4  Then  let  my  soul  rise  far  above, 

By  faith  I'll  take  my  wing 
To  the  eternal  realms  of  love, 
Where  saints  and  angels  sing. 

5  There's  love  and  joy  that  will  not  waste, 

There's  treasures  that  endure  ; 
There's  pleasures  that  will  always  last, 
When  time  shall  be  no  more. 

HYMA  LIX.    The  Backslider  returning* 

1  O  WHAT  a  cruel  wretch  am  I, 

To  leave  my  Jesus  so  ! 
And  now  without  his  smiles  I  lie, 
And  know  not  where  to  go. 

2  Once  I  enjoy'd  his  smiling  face, 

But  did  not  think  so  soon 
I  should  go  mourning  in  distress; 
And  all  my  comforts  gene, 

3  Not  all  the  glories  of  this  earth 

Can  do  me  any  good  : 
My  soul  abhors  all  carnal  mirth, 
And  groans  to  find  my  God. 

4  O  should  I  see  his  face  again, 

I'd  tell  him  all  my  wo, 
Confess  how  guilty  I  have  been, 
To  leave  ftiy  Jesus  so. 


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5  Then  I  will  clasp  him  in  my  arms, 
And  he  shall  have  my  heart  ; 
And  earth,  with  all  her  treach'rous  charms, 
Forever  shall  depart. 

HYMJ\  II.    Dialogue  on  death  and  judgement. 

1  COME  think  on  death  and  judgement, 

Your  time  is  almost  spent  ; 
You've  been  a  wretched  sinner, 
Tis  time  that  you  repent, 

2  "  I  know  I've  been  a  sinner, 

"  And  wicked  all  my  days  ; 

«  But  when  I'm  old  and  feeble, 

"  Pll  think  upon  my  ways. 

3  But  hath  not  God  commanded, 

By  the  loud  voice  of  truth, 
Remember  your  Creator, 
While  in  the  days  of  youth  ? 

4  "  And  yet  the  Lord  hath  promis'cf, 

«  (And  surely  I'll  believe) 
"  lie  that  comes  in  at  the  last  hour 
"  His  penny  shall  receive." 

5  O  is  there  not  a  bounty 

For  all  who  do  obey  ? 
I'm  siire  you'll  not  be  sorry 
.  If  you  repent  to-day. 

6  "  I  know  there  is  a  bounty, 
«  But  r.*:!l  I  do  disdain. 

«  To  leave  a  world  of  honour, 
■  "  A  a  christian's  na 


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I  «  As  yet  I  am  determin'd 

"  My  youthful  days  to  spend, 
"  In  sporting  and  in  pleasure, 
"  Till  I  dfaw  near  my  end." 

$  But  what  if  death  should  meet  you> 
Now  in  your  youthful  days, 
And  call  for  you  to  judgement, 
While  in  your  wicked  ways. " 

9  "  When  I  am  on  a  sickbed 

"  I  think  I  shall  have  time 
11  To  ask  for  pard'ning-  mercy 
•'  Though  I  am  in  my  prime.'* 

10  But  what  if  God  arrests  you, 

By  his  Almighty  power, 
And  sends  you  to  eternity 
Before  another  hour  ? 

I I  "  I  might  be  thus  arrested, 

"  But  it  is  seldom  known  ; 
"  And  others  risk  their  souls  like  me, 
"  So  I  will  still  go  on," 

12  But  if  you  should  lie  down  this  night, 

Supposing  all  is  well, 
And  should  your  eyes  be  closed  in  death, 
Your  soul  awake  in  htil, 

13  Would  not  your  conscience  tell  you, 

When  in  that  dreadful  place, 
You've  liv'd  a  life  of  honour, 
And  lost  the  day  of  grace  ? 
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14  That  time  is  now  no  longer, 

Your  days  in  sin  you've  .spent, 
Your  body  laid  in  the  cold  gra;  > 
your  soul  to  hell  is  sent. 

15  There  must  you  be  tormented 

In  endless  pains  extreme  : 
The  Saviour  you've  offended  ! 
How  dreadful  must  it  seem  I 

16  "  My  case  would  then  be  awful 

"  I  now  be;; in  to  see  ; 
"  I  pray  the  Lord  have  mercy, 
"  Have  mercy,  Lb  ret)  en  me. 

\7  "  I've  been  so  \  ,'-r, 

"  And  yex'd  my  S    vioi  .•  :o, 
a  Damnation  '  rtibn, 

"  I  sure  to  i.,  go." 

18  Look  } ■o:r.L*:,1  see  the  Saviour 

Ha-  ree  i 

Ceroid  h  bleeding 

For  rebels  just  like  thee. 

19  "  I  see  him,  see  him  flying, 

"  Blood  gushh   ;  roui  his  side  ; 
<•  But  such  was  my    ebeili  >n, 
"  'Twas  not  for  me  he  died." 

20  O  hark,  and  hear  him  crying 

To  those  with  sin  opprest. 
Come  u';'  ye  heavy  ladeu, 
Aim  I  vriil  £  Lve  you  rest* 


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21  He  purchased  free  r.t" 


To: 


all  who  do  him  fe: 


Now  I»e  is  calling  for  yoi 

3  urise,  and  hear  : 

22  T  fire  of  wisdom, 

In  Jesus'  ::t. '  n  ; 

Mar  Canaan, 

here  Jesfis  Christ  is  gone, 

23  «  L  lujalis  to  the  Lord, 

"  i  n  to 

«  For  J.-.  .:■  is "i  iy  c  tptaTn, 
, .  .,;..  ting 
21-  <;  Who  hel 

"  When  I  :     !  ;  11  ; 

«  Loud  halfeljhjah  to  l!  _  L 

"  lie  save  1  my  soul  from  Iit-ll, 

25  ,(  O  come  all  you  who  feat  the  Lord, 

"  Co'iit  join  with  me  and  sing 
u  The  everlasting  praises 

"  Of  Jesus  Christ  our  kfnjr/1 

26  "  We'll  praise  him  here  together, 

"  Our  Jesus  we'll  xdore  ; 
"  Ai'.Cl  wheil  wc  go  to  glory, 
u  We'll  praise  him  evermore. 
tf  "  And  now  tohini  v/ho  saved  us 
"  From  everlastidU  deash, 
"  Let  our  exalted  praises 

<4  Sound  forth  with  every  breeth  ; 
28  «  Loud  hallelujah  to  the  Lord  i 
We'll  praise  him  all  we  can  j 
Sing  glory,  glory,  glory, 
'or  evermore,  Amen.** 


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HYMJV  L XL    These  things  I  command  you,  that 
ijc  love  one  another*     John  xv.  17. 

1  AM  I  indeed  born  from  above  ? 
Do  I  partake  of  Jesus'  love  ? 
Then  let  me  all  my  duty  know, 
And  love  by  my  obedience  show. 

2  Fain  would  I  love  his  person  more, 
And  God  in  all  his  works  adore  ; 
O  may  his  love  my  heart  inflame 
With  love  to  all  that  love  his  name. 

3  Wherever  I  his  image  see, 

O  let  those  souls  be  dear  to  me  ! 
Dear,  as  the  purchase  of  his  blood, 
Dear,  as  the  favourites  of  God. 

4  Jesus  to  us  his  love  doth  shew, 
And  bids  us  love  each  other  too  ; 
Cut  O  how  little  love  sincere 

Is  found  in  great  professors  here  ! 

5  What  anger,  pri^e,  and  malice  swell 
Those  breast*  where  love  alone  should  dwell ! 
O  why  should  Satan  thus  devour 
Religion's  r\ovy  and  its  power  ? 

6  Come  heavenly  Spirit,  from  above, 
And  fUl  our  inmost  hearts  with  love  : 
That  we  may  say  to  all  mankind, 

"See  how  tiiose  love  whom  Christ  has  join'd \n 

HYMX  LXIL     The  Heavenly  Jerusalem* 
1  JERUSALEM,  my  happy  home, 
O  how  I  k>»£  for  thee  ! 


SI 

When  will  my  sorrows  have  an  end  ; 
Thy  joys  when  shall  1  see  ? 

2  Thy  wails  are  all  of  precious  stone, 

Most  :;ioricu3  to  behold  I 
Thy  gates  are  richly  set  with  pearl, 
Thy  streets  are  pav'd  with  gold. 

3  Thy  garden  and  thy  pleasant  green 

My  study  long  have  been  ; 
Such  sparkling  light,  by  human  sight  * 
Has  never  yet  been  seen. 

4  If  heaven  be  thus  glorious.  Lord, 

Why  should  I  stay  from  thence  ? 
What  tolly  'tis  that  I  should  dread 
To  die  and  go  from  hence  ? 

5  Reach  down,  reach  down  thine  arm  of  grace, 

And  cause  me  to  ascend 
Where  congregations  ne'er  break  up, 
And  sabbaths  never  end. 

6  Jesus,  my  love,  to  glory's  gon.e, 

Him  will  I  go  and  see, 
And  all  my  brethren  here  below 
\7;;1  soon  Come  after  me. 

7  My  friends,  I  bid  yon  all  adieu* 

I  leave  you  in  Go  L's  ci#e  ; 

A:    .  no  more  see  '.    ::. 

■  h,  I'll  meet  j  au  ■ 

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While  Jesus'  love  in  ev'ry  heart 
Shall  tune  the  song-  Free  Grace. 

9  Millions  of  years  around  may  run, 

Our  song  shall  still  go  on  ; 
To  praise  the  Father  and  the  Son 
And  Spirit  three  ;.i  one. 

10  When  we've  been  there  ten  thousand  years, 

Bright  shining  as  the  sun, 
\\  e've  no  less  days  to  sing  God's  praise 
Than  when  v/e  first  begun. 

fTTMAr'  LXIIL 

The  cup  which  my  Father  hath  given  ?7ic,  shall  I 
not  drink  it  ?    John  xviii,  11. 

1  IS  this  un  plea  sing  cup  now  given 

By  thee,  my  Father,  Lord  of  heaven  ? 

0  let  vp.t  then  in  silence  stand, 
And  meekfjj  take  it  at  thine  hand* 

2  If  thou  wilt  help  me  to  belie  re, 

1  can  tfeig  bitter  draught  receive  ; 
Though  roix'd  with  wormwood  and  with  gall. 
My  seal  in  faith  can  drink  it  all. 

3  Thou  Knfew'si  I  am  butfeebie  dust, 
Too  apt  thy  goodness  to  mistrust  ; 
Bnt  let  not  darkness  veil  my  mind, 
Let  ire  not  think  my  God  unkind. 

4  Still.  Saviour,  let  me  sec  thy  iace, 

And  rest  my  soul  in  thine  embrace  ; 
Send  down  fresh  cordials  from  above, 
And  mix  this  wo  with  signs  cflove. 


S3 

5  Dost  thou  not  bear  thy  children's  grief  ? 
Then  I  from  the  shall  gain  relief  ; 
Yes,  by  thy  grace  and  love  divine, 
Though  fcil  unworthy,  I  am  thine. 

6  Vengeance  is  net  prepar'd  for  me, 
My  cup  of  wrath  was  drank  by  thee  ; 

0  let  my  soul  forbear  to  frown, 
And  drink  this  milder  mixture  down. 

7  Lord,  while  its  bitter  flavour  last, 
Let  thy  rich  love  be  my  repast  ; 
Oft  as  the  taste  return  again 

Let  heavenly  joys  absorb  the  pain. 

HYMN  LXIV.     The  Christian  Union, 
1  MORE  than  ten  years  have  rolFd  away, 
Since  I  did  testify  and  say, 
Aside  all  party  names  I'll  lay, 
And  make  the  name  of  Christ  my  stay, 
And  join  in  Christian  Union. 

8  As  at  that  time  I  did  not  know 
One  on  this  earthly  ball  below, 

That  thus  with  me  would  join  and  go, 

1  ask'd  some  brethren,  they  said,  No, 

We  cannot  join  such  Union. 
3  My  name  is  dear,  said  brother  P  ; 
And  so  is  mine,  said  brother  C  ; 
Then  loud  spake  out  my  brother  B, 
My  name's  the  dearest  of  the  three,' 

Away  with  such  a  Ufcion, 


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4  Then  brothers  F  and  M  did  say, 
Our  heart  is  join'd  with  you  this  day. 
The  name  is  nothing,  yet  we  may 
Not  throw  our  names  out  of  the  way, 

But  still  we'll  join  in  Union. 

5  But  here's  a  number  of  my  mind, 
Whose  hearts,  I  trust,  are  truly  join'd 
To  search  the  scriptures  for  to  find 
The  good  old  way,  and  leave  behind 

All  things  that  hurt  this  Union. 

6  So  now,  my  Christian  brethren  dear, 
In  future  let  my  name  appear, 

To  join  in  Christian  conference  clear, 
Along  the  narrow  way  to  steer 
Straight  in  the  Christian  Union. 

7  Dear  Christian  brethren,  who  forsake 
All  party  names,  which  still  do  make 
Strife  to  increase,  and  Union  brea)?i 
The  ancient  word  our  Saviour  spake, 

In  me  be  of  one  Union. 
3  My  brethren  of  the  Christian  name, 
INI  ay  you  in  heart  all  be  the  same, 
That  round  the  regions  sound  your  fame, 
O  may  the  gospel  you  proclaim 

Through  ail  the  Christian  Union. 
9  In  name  and  nature  be  the  same, 
Christians  and  foJl6\ver3  of  tlie  Lamb  ; 
For  if  to  Hve  you  have  anamiej 
And  stiH  are  dead,  you  are  to  blame, 

And  destitute  of  Uniem 


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10  Keep  Jesus  master  of  your  school, 
And  take  the  bible  for  your  rule  ; 
Shun  vain  philosophy,  that  tool 
Which  mnkes  the  Christian  play  the  fool, 

And  hurts  the  Christian  Union. 

1 1  Hold  Jesus  Christ  the  living  head ; 
By  him  be  governed,  by  him  led  : 
The  sheep  and  lambs  will  then  be  fed 
With  living  water,  daily  bread, 

And  grow  in  Christian  Union. 

12  Bi  ethren  of  every,  name,  to  thee 
Who  do  enquire  if  good  there  be 

In  Christian  conference,  come  and  see, 
In  Christ  there  is  true  liberty, 
Enjoying  Christian  Union. 

[N.B.  P  stands  for  Presbyterian,  C  for  Congrega* 
tionalist,  B  for  Baptist,  F  for  Freewill  Baptist, 
M  for  Methodist'.] 

HYMN  LXr.    7 be  C  "  Farewell* 

1  FAREWELL  my  brethren,  all  farewell, 
I  leave  youwkh  the  I. 
O  may  you  shun  the  paths  of  hell, 
By  cleaving  to  his  word. 
3  You  are  most  near  ?:ic!  dear  to  mc, 
I  have  you  h  •  ■;  ; 

Yet  the  best  friends  must  severed  be  j 
So  you  ana  I  must  part 
3  Although  I  leave  you  f<(ra  while, 
Ihl  meet  you  once  again  j 
U 


And  if  it  be  not  in  this  world, 
'Twill  be  on  Canaan's  plain. 

4  There  we  shall  meet  and  never  part, 

And  see  the  King  most  glorious  ! 
With  harp  in  hand  we  all  shall  stand, 
And  strike  one  note  melodious. 

5  My  counsel  unto  you  I  give, 

That  you  do  all  stand  fast 
In  the  sweet  doctrine  you've  receiv'd, 
Of  being  sav'd  by  grace. 

6  In  holiness  of  life  and  word, 

And  evidence  of  this, 
Walk  in  the  road  the  Lord  hath  said, 
And  you  shall  never  miss. 

7  For  mourning  clothes  put  ye  on  those, 

Faith  and  Hope,  with  Charity 
Next  unto  this  the  garment  is, 
The  soft  and  blest  Humility. 

8  And  for  the  sword  the  word  of  God, 

With  the  helmet  of  salvation  ; 
You  need  not  fear,  but  persevere 
To  heaven,  your  habitation. 

HYMN  LXVI.    Dismission. 
1  LORD,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing, 
Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace  ; 
Let  us  each,  thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace. 
O  refresh  us,  O  refresh  us, 
Traveling  through  this  Wilderness* 


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2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 
For  thy  gospel's  joyful  sound  ; 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  be  found. 

May  thy  presence,  may  thy  presence 
With  us  ever  more  be  found. 

S  So,  whene'r  the  signal's  given, 
Us  from  earth  to  call  away, 
Borne  on  angel's  wings  to  heaven, 
Glad  the  summons  to  obey, 
May  we  ever,  may  we  ever 
Reign  with  Christ  in  endless  day, 

HYMjY  LXriL  '' Met  for  Worship. 

1  HERE  in  the  presence  of  our  God, 

We've  met  to  seek  thy  face  ; 
O  let  us  feel  the  eternal  word, 
And  feast  upon  thy  grace. 

2  O  may  this  be  a  happy  hour 

To  every  mourning  soul  ; 
Display  thy  love,  make  known  thy  power, 
And  make  the  wounded  whole. 
S  O  may  a  spark  of  heavenly  fire 
Each  stupid  soul  inflame, 
And  sacred  love  our  tongues  inspire 
To  praise  thy  worthy  name. 
4  Let  every  soul  the  Saviour  see, 
And  taste  his  love  divine  ; 
And  every  heart  forever  be 
United,  Lord,  wirh  thine. 


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HYMN  LXV1IL     Sinners  invited  to  Christ 

1  SINNERS,  behold  the  Saviourstands 
With  pardons  in  his  bleeding  hands, 
To  court  you  from  the  jaws  of  hell, 
That  you  in  perfect  bliss  may  dwell. 

2  His  spirit,  with  its  healing  power, 
Stands  knocking,  pleading  at  your  door  ; 
He'll  bind  the  wounds  that  sin  has  made; 
And  heal  the  sick,  and  raise  the  dead. 

3  O  stifle  not  the  heavenly  voice, 
But  hear,  and  in  his  name  rejoice  ; 
Attend  the  call,  his  love  embrace, 
And  taste  the  sweetness  of  his  grace. 

4  He'll  be  your  Father  and  your  friend, 
Your  heart  shall  sing.,  your  sorrows  end  ; 
He'll  feed  you  with  immortal  love, 
And  bring  you  to  his  courts  above. 

HYM^  LXIX.     Christ  our  advocate. 
1  SAVIOUR  I  do  feel  thy  merit, 
Sprinkled  with  redeeming  blood  ; 
And  my  troubled  weary  spirit 
Now  finds  rest;  in  thee  my  Gcd. 
<?  I  am  safe,  and  I  am  happy, 

Y>rbile  in  thy  dear  arms  1  lie  : 
Sin  and  Satan  cannot  harm  me 
While  my  Saviour  is  so  nigh. 

3  Now  I'll  sing  of  Jesus'  rra<     t 
Tell  the  world  how  dt 


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That  if  any  want  his  Spirit, 
He  is  still  the  very  same. 

4  He  that  asketh  soon  receiveth, 

He  that  seeks  is  sure  to  find  ; 
Who  of  comfort  is  bereaved, 
Jesus  never  casts  behind. 

5  Now  our  advocate  is  pleading, 

With  his  Father  and  cur  God  : 
Now  ibr  us  he  is  interceding, 
As  the  purchase  of  his  blood. 

6  Nov/  methinks  I  hear  himpraykigj 

"  Father  spare  them,  I  have  dy'd," 
And  the  father  answers,  saying; 
"  They  are  freely  justified." 

HYMA  LXX.     Christ  Lord  of  all 

1  ALL  hail  1  the  great  Immanuei's  name, 
Let  angels  prostrate  fall  ; 

Bring  Forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  him,  Lord  of  all. 

2  Let  high-born  seraphs  tune  the  lyre, 
An&  as  they  tune  it,  j*il 

Before  hL  face.,  who  tunes  the  choir, 
And  crown  him,  Lord  of.  all. 
S  Crown  him,  ye  martyrs  of  our  God, 
ao  from  his  altar  call  ; 
Extol  the  stern  of  Jerk's  v~$, 
And  crown  him,  Lord  of  all. 
4  Crown  him,  ye  morning  stars  of  ligfct, 
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"Who  fixM  this  floating  ball ; 

Now  hail  the  strength  of  Israel's  might, 

And  crown  him,  Lord  of  all. 

5  Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race, 
Ye  ransom'd  from  the  fall  ; 

Hail  him  who  saves  you  by  his  grace  ; 
And  crown  him,  Lord  of  all. 

6  Hail  him,  ye  heirs  of  David's  line, 
Whom  David  Lord  did  call, 

The  God  incarnate  !  man  divine  ! 
The  crowned,  Lord  of  all. 

7  Sinners,  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget 
The  wormwood  and  the  gall, 

Go  spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet, 
And  crown  him,  Lord  of  all. 

S  Let  ev'ry  tribe,  and  ev'ry  tongue 
That  bound's  creation's  ball, 
Now  shout  in  universal  song, 
The  crowned,  Lord  of  all. 

HYMj\'    LXXL    Praising  Christ. 

1  AWAKE,  and  sing  the  song 

Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb  ; 
Wake  ev'ry  heart  and  ev'ry  tongue, 
To  praise  the  Saviour's  name. 

2  Sing  to  his  dying  love, 

Sing  to  his  rising  pow'r  ; 
Sing  how  he  intercedes  above, 
For  those  wh  !    ... 


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3  Sing,  tili  we  feel  our  hearts 

Ascending  with  our  tongues  ; 

Sing,  till  the  love  of  sin  departs, 

And  grace  inspires  our  songs. 

4  Sing-  till  you  hear  Christ  say 

u  Your  sins  are  all  forgiv'n  ;" 
Sing  on,  rejoicing  every  day- 
Till  we  meet  all  ia  heav'n. 

HYMJV  LXXII.     Christ  the  Jppie-trcc. 

1  THE  tree  of  life,  rny  soul  hath  seen, 
Laden  with  fruit,  and  always  green  ; 
The  trees  of  nature  fruitless  be, 
Compar'd  with  Christ,  the  Apple-tree. 

2  This  beauty  doth  all  things  excel, 
By  faith  I  know,  but  ne'er  can  tell 
The  glory  which  I  now  can  cee 
In  Jesus  Christ,  the  Apple-tree. 

5  For  happiness'!  long  have  sought, 
And  pleasure  dearly  have  I  bought  ; 
I  miss*d  of  all,  but  now  I  see, 

'Tis  found  in  Christ,  the  Apple-tree. 
4  I'm  wearied  with  my  former  toil, 
e  I  will  si-  and  rest  awhile  j 
Under  the  shadow  I  will  be 
Of  Jesus  Christ,  the  Apple-tree. 

:    delight  1*11  make  my  stay, 
*s  none  shall  fright  my  soul  u\v?.y  ; 
Among*  the  sons  of  men  I  see 
There's  hone  like  Christ,  the  Apple-tree, 


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6  I'll  sit  and  eat  this  fruit  divine, 

It  cheers  my  heart  like  spirit's!  wine  ; 
And  n©w  this  fruit  is  sweet  to  me, 
That  grows  on  Christ,  the  Apple-tree. 

7  This  fruit  doth  make  my  soul  to  thrive, 
It  keeps  my  dying  faith  alive  ; 
Which  makes  m?  soul  in  haste  to  be 
With  Jesus  Christ,  the  Apple-tree. 

HYMA  LXXIIL    Believers  buried  with  Christ 
in  Baptism,    Uom.  vi.  3,  kc. 

1  DO  we  not  know  that  solemn  word, 
That  we  are  bury'd  with  the  Lord  ; 
Baptiz'd  into  his  death,  and  then 
Put  off  the  body  of  our  sin  ? 

2  Our  souls  receive  diviner  breath, 
Rais'd  from  corruption,  sin  and  death  : 
So  from  the  grave  did  Christ  arise, 
And  lives  to  God  above  the  skies. 

3  No  more  let  sin  or  Satan  reign 
Over  our  mortal  fiesh  again  ; 
The  various  lusts  we  serv'd  before, 
Shall  have  dominion  now  no  more. 

HYMN LXXXV.  'Election. 
1  ELECTION  what  a  glorious  plan 
To  sate  the  rebel  creature,  man, 

And  Glory  bring  to  God. 
Four  motive's  in  the  Father's  breast, 
The  precious  Lamb  elected  is 
To  bear  the  heavy  load. 


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2  The  Father  has  so  lov'd  the  work!, 
To  give  his  Son  our  blessed  Lord 

To  save  our  souk  from  sin. 
That  he  might  shed  his  precious  blood, 
And  ope  the  door  that  leads  to  God. 

And  call  us  sinners  in. 

3  Elected  he  a  Prophet  is 

To  teach  us  and  to  make  us  wise, 

To  everlasting  life. 
Elected  he  a  Priest  become, 
Aton'd  for  cnmss  that  we  have  done, 

That  we  might  pardon  have. 

4  Elected  he  the  victory  won, 

And  rose  triumphant  from  the  tomb, 

And  conquer'd  death  and  hell. 
Election  yes  ;  this  somr  we'll  sing, 
(He's  Lord  of  Lords  an«  f  Kings,) 

While  we  his  name  can  spell. 

$  I  read  my  Bible,  this  is  plain, 
Chtfst  Jesus  is  elect,  A.ncn, 

And  blessed  be  the  Lord, 
But  no  election  I  can  •'. 
Of  enemies  to  Go  I  ininin<f, 

Who  hate  Lis  blessed  word. 

6  When  we  repent  and  turn  to  God, 
•    Believe  end  love  his  blessed  word, 
And  hate  our  Former 
Thett  we're  elect  in  Jesu  .  Chiist, 
Vv7ho  groan M  anddy'd  upon  the  cross,. 
That  we  the  prize  migfet  viiu 


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7  Now,  sinners,  don't  you  dare  to  stand 
And  say,   "  If  I  elected  am 

"  From  ail  eternity, 
"  Though  now  I  fight  against  the  Lord, 
"  He'll  bring  me  by  his  power  and  word, 

"  And  I  shall  saved  be." 

8  For  God  may  cut  the  brittle  thread, 
And  number  you  among  the  dead, 

And  you  mistaken  be. 
You'll  then  lift  up  your  eyes  in  hell, 
And  say,  «  I  now  remember  well, 

"  When  Jesus  call'd  for  me." 

9  "  He  said  that '  all  things  ready  were,' 

"  That  my  poor  soul  might  have  a  share, 

"  If  I'd  forsake  my  sins  ; 
"  But  I  refus'd  to  hear  the  call, 
"  And  barr'd  my  heart  against  them  all, 

"  T'  endure  eternal  pain  !" 

10  Now  glory  to  the  Lord,  Amen; 
Christ  Jesus  saves  us  from  our  sin, 

When  we  believe  in  God  ; 
Now  glory  to  the  glorious  Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit,  three  in  one, 

Let's  live  upon  his  word. 

1 1  Brethren  and  sisters  in  the  Lord, 
Examine  this  by  Jesus'  word, 

See  if  these  things  be  to  : 
If  thus  you  find  it  in  the  word, 
Believe,  and  glory  give  to  God, 
The  gospel  trumpet  LIjw. 


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HYMNLXXV. 

The  Complaint  of  an  awakened  Sinner. 

1  O  What  a  state  my  soul  is  in  ! 

Nor  can  I  e'er  be  blest, 
Without  release  from  death  and  sin, 
Or  find  a  moment's  rest. 

2  I  hear  that  Christ  is  passing  by, 

Poor  sinners  to  relieve  ; 
But  ah  !  I  must  in  darkness  lie, 
Until  I  do  believe. 

3  My  stupid  mind  and  stubborn  will, 

Chains  down  my  soul  to  death, 
And  here  I  groan  in  darkness  still, 
Without  one  spark  of  faith. 

4  O  God,  for  my  poor  soul  appear, 

And  make  my  foes  submit  ; 

Unlock,  unlock  this  prison  door, 

And  bring  me  from  the  pit. 

5  Pull  down  the  pride  within  my  heart  ; 

From  blindness  set  me  free  j 
May  I  with  every  idol  part, 
And  give  myself  to  thee. 

€  O  let  me  feel  thy  love  divine, 
And  hear  thy  healing  voice  ; 
Until  I  know  that  thou  art  mine 
I  never  can  rejoice. 


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HYMA  LXXVI. 

Come  and  welcome  to  Jesus  Christ* 

1  COME,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  wretched,. 

Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore, 
Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you, 

Full  of  pity,  join'd  with  pow'r. 
He  is  able,  he  is  able,  he  is  able, 
He  is  willing,  doubt  no  more.    - 

2  Ho  1  ye  needy,  come  and  welcome, 

God's  free  bounty  glorify, 
s  True  belief  and  true  repentance, 

Ev'ry  grace  that  brings  us  nigh,  [ney, 

Without  money,  without  money,  without  mo« 
Come  to  Jesus  Christ  and  buy. 

3  Let  not  your  conscience  make  you  linger, 

Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream  ; 
All  the  iimess  he  requireth, 

Is  to  feel  your  need  of  him  ;  [gives  you 
This  he  reives  you,  this  he  give  you,  this  lie 
Tis  his  Spirit's  rising  beam. 

4  Come  ye  weary,  heavy  laden, 

Eruis'd  and  mangled  by  the  fall  ; 
If  you  tarry  till  you're  better, 

You  will  never  ccme  at  all  ;  [righteous. 
Not  the  righteous,  not  the  righteous,  not  the 

Sinners  Jesus  came  to  call  1 

5  View  him  grov'iiing  in  the  garden, 

Lo,  your  Maker  prostrate  lies  ! 
On  the  bloody  tree  behold  him, 


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Hear  him  cry  before  he  dies, 
It  is  finish'd,  it  is  finish'd,  it  is  finish'd  ; 
Sinners  will  not  this  suffice  ? 

6  Lo,  the  incainate  God  ascended, 

Meads  the  merits  of  his  blood  ; 
Venture  on  him,  venture  wholly, 

Let  no  other  trust  intrude  ;  [-U5, 

None  but  Jesus,  none  but  Jesus,  ncne  but  Je- 
Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 

7  Saints  and  angels  join'd  in  concert, 

Sing  the  praises  of  the  Lamb, 
While  the  blissful  seats  of  heav'n 

Sweetly  echo  with  his  name  : 
Hallelujah,  hallelujah,  hallelujah, 
Sinners  here  may  sing  the  same. 

IIYi\W  I. XXVII.     The  Lord  in  Jus  Garden. 

1  THE  Lord  into  his  garden  comes  ; 
The  spices  yield  a  rich  perhime  ; 

The  liliies  grow  and  thrive  : 
Refreshing  show'rs  of  grace  divine, 
From  Jesus   flow  to  ev'ry  vine, 
Which  mAkes  the  dead  revive. 

2  O  that  ttfis  dry  and  barren  ground 
In  springs  of  water  may  abound, 

A  fruitful  soil  become  ! 
The  desart  blossoms  as  the  rose, 
When  Jirus  conquers  all  his  foes, 

And  makes  his  pccple  one. 
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The  glorious  time  is  rolling  on, 
The  gracious  work  is  now  begun  : 

My  soul  a  witness  is  : 
I  taste  and  see  the  pardon  free 
For  all  mankind  as  well  as  me  : 

Who  come  to  Christ,  may  live. 
The  worst  of  sinners  here  may  find 
A  Saviour  pitiful  and  kind 

Who  will  them  all  receive  ! 
None  are  too  late,  who  will  repent  ; 
Out  of  one  sinner,  legions  went  ; 

Jesus  did  him  relieve. 
Come,  brethren  ye  who  love  the  Lord, 
And  taste  the  sweetness  of  his  word, 

In  Jesus's  ways  s:o  on  : 
Our  troubles  and  our  trials  here 
Will  only  make  us  richer  there, 

When  we  arrive  at  home, 

We  feel  that  heav'n  is  now  begun  ; 
It  issues  from  the  shining  throne, 

From  Jesus'  grace  on  high  : 
It  comes  like  Roods  we  can't  contain  ; 
WTe  drink,  and  drink,  and  drink  again, 

And  yet  we  still  are  dry. 

But  when  we  come  to  reign  above, 
And  all  surround  the  throne  of  love, 

We'll  drink  a  lull  supply  ; 
Jesus  will  lead  his  armies  through, 
To  iivrng  fountains  where  they  flow, 

Which  never  will  run  dry. 


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8  There  will  we  reign,  and.  shout,  and  sing, 
And  make  the  upper  regions  ring, 

When  all  tile  saints  get  home  : 
Come  on$  come  on  my  brethren  dear, 
Soon  shall  we  meet  together  there, 

For  Jesus  bid  us  come. 

9  Amen,  amen,  my  soul  replies  ; 
I'm  bound  to  meet  him  in  the  skies, 

And  claim  my  mansion  there. 
Now  here's  my  heart  and  here's  my  hand, 
To  meet  you  in  that  heav'nly  land, 

Where  we  shall  part  no  more. 

10  There,  on  that  peaceful,  happy  shore, 
We'll  sing  and  shout  our  sufferings  o'er, 

In  sweet  redeeming  love  ; 
We'll  shout  and  praise  our  conquering  King, 
Who  dy'd  himself,    that  he  might  bring 

Us  rebels  near  to  God. 

HYM,\  LXXrilL    Addressed  to  M. 

1  I  SING  a  Song  which  dofcji bejong 

To  all  the  human  race, 
Concerning  Death,  which  steal?,  the  breath, 
And  blasts  the  comely  face. 

2  Come  listen  ail  unto  my  call, 

Which  1  do  make  to  day  ; 
Fcr  you  must  die  as  well  as  I, 
And  pass  tfom  thence  away, 

3  No  human  power  can  step  i!;.;  bonr, 

Y,*!.e:  -•■:>  a  mortal  dies  ; 


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A  Cesar  may  be  great  to  day, 
Yet  death  may  close  his  eyes. 

4  Though  some  do  strive  and  do  arrive 

To  i  i-wn, 

Enjoying  health,  and  swim  in  wealth, 
Yet  Death  Vrili  bring  them  down. 

5  Though  beauty  grace  your  comely  face 

With  roses  white  and  red, 
A  dying  tall  will  spoli  it  all, 

For  Absalom  is  dead. 
4  Though  you  require  the  best  attire, 

Appearing  fine  and  fair, 
Yet  Death  will  come  into  the  room, 

And  strip  you  naked  there. 

7  For  princes  high,  and  beggars  die, 
And  mingle  with  the  dust, 
The  rich,  the  brave,  the  negro  slave, 
The  wicked  and  the  just. 

J2YMA  LXXIX.     Ihc  Rock. 

1  WE'VE  found  the  Rock  the  travellers  cry'cl, 

O  Ealla  Hallelujah. 
The  stone  that  all  the  prophets  trv'd  •; 

0  HaUa  I&Ue(uj 
Come,  children  drink  the  balmy  dew, 

O  ' Bulla  Hallelujah. 
'Twas  Christ  that  :-^-{[  his  blood  for  you  : 

Sing  Glory,   1 

2  This  costly  mixture  cures  the  soul; 
Which  sib  an  '  ; 


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O  that  you  would  believe  in  God, 

And  wash  in  Christ's  most  precious  blood. 

3  O  hearken,  children  !  Christ  is  come. 
The  bride  is  ready,  let  us  run  ; 

I'm  glad  I  ever  saw  the  day, 

'{'hat  we  might  meet  lo  praise  and  pray. 

4  There's  glory,  glory  in  my  soul, 
Come,  mourner,  ice]  the  current  roll  ; 
Welcome,  dear  friends,  'tis  known  to-night, 
It  shines  around  with  d  light. 

5  And  m  this  lighj  r  away, 
Where  there's  no  light  but  open  day  ! 
O  children,  children,  Lear  the  cross, 
And  count  the  world  below  as  moss. 

6  We'ii  bear  the  cross  and  wear  the  crown, 

:  by  our  Father's  side  sit  down  ; 
-  will  feed  our  hungry  svuls, 
While  love  divine  eternal  rolls. 

7  His  nery  chariots  make  iJieJr  way, 
To  welcome  us  to  endless  day  ; 
There  glitt'ring  millions  w<3  shall  join, 
To  praise  the  prince  of  David's  line- 

I  fJY  LXXX.     The  tVa-mhring  Pilg  rim, 
WAND'RING  pilgrims,  moufcning  Christians, 
Weak  and  tempted  lambs  of  Christ, 
Who  endure  great  tribiilatioi. 

And  with  sins  are  much  dlstress'dj 
Christ  has  sent  me  to  invite  jrcu; 
I  2 


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To  a  rich  and  costly  feast  ; 
Let  not  shame  nor  pride  present  jo\it 
Come,  the  sweet  provision  taste. 

2  If  you  have  a  heart  lamenting*, 

And  bemoan  your  wretched  case  ; 
Come  to  Jesus  Christ  repenting-, 

He  will  eve  you  gospel  grace. 
If  you  want  a  heart  to  fear  hira, 

Love  and  serve  him  all  yo-.tr  days, 
Only  come  to  Christ  and  ask  him, 

He  will  guide  your  feet  always, 

3  If  your  heart  is  unbelieving-, 

Doubting  Jesus'  pa/a?ning  love, 
Lay  hard  by  1  waiting, 

Till  the  troubled  waters  move. 
If  no  man  appears  to  help  ycu, 

All  your  efforts  prove  but  talk  *. 
Jesus,  Jesus  he  will  cleanse  you, 

Rise,  take  up  your  bed  and  walk. 
A-  If  like  Peter  you  are  sinking, 

In  the  sea  of  unbelief  ; 
Wait  with  patience,  always  praying, 

Christ  will  send  you  sweet  relief  ; 
He  will  givi  you  grace  and  glory, 

All  your  wants  shall  be  supply'd, 
Canaan,  Canaan  lies  before  you, 

Rise,  ani  cross  the  swelling  tide. 
5  Death  shall*  not  destroy  your  comfort, 
.-<*?    Christ  s!" :.II  g'iru-d  you  through  the  gloom, 


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Down  he'll  send  a  heav'nly  convoy, 

To  convey  you  to  his  home  ; 
There  you'll  spend  )  our  clays  in  pleasure. 

Free  from  ev'ry  want  and  care  ; 
Come,  O  !  come,  my  blessed  Saviour, 

Fain  my  spirit  would  be  there. 

HYMN  LXXXL 

On  the  great  duty  of  firayer. 

1  WHAT  various  hindrances  we  meet 
In  coming  to  the  mercy-seat  ; 

Yet  who  that  knows  the  worth  of  pray'r, 
But  wishes  to  be  often  there. 

2  Fray'r  makes  the  darkest  cloud  withdraw, 
Pray'r  climbs  the  ladder  Jacob  saw  ; 
Gives  exercise  to  Faith  and  love, 
Brings  ev'ry  blessing  from  above. 

5  Restraining  pray'r,  we  cease  to  fight, 

Pray'r  makes  the  christian's  armour  bright  j 
And  Satan  trembles  when  he  sees 
The  weakest  saih  ;  kness. 

At  When  Moses  st< 

Success  was  found  on  Isr'el 

But  when  through  weariness  they  faii'u, 

That;moment  Amalek  preva 

5  ITave  you  no  words  ?  Ah,  think  SgfeFft, 
Words  e  when  you  cdnip&ufy 

And  tiil  your  fellow  creature's  ear 
Wirii  the  &id  tale  of  all  your  care. 


104 

C  Were  half  the  breath,  thus  vainly  spent, 
To  heaven  in  supplication  sent, 
Your  cheerful  song  would  oft'nerbe 
Hear  what  the  Lord  has  clone  for  me. 

HYMjY  LXXXII.     The  Birth  of  Christ. 

1  WHAT  good  news  the  angels  bring, 
What  glad  tidings  of  our  King  ; 
Christ  the  Lord  is  hern  to-day, 
Christ  who  takes  our,  sins  away  ; 

He  who  rules  in  heaven  and  earkhj 
Hath  in  Bethlehem  his  birth, 
Him  snail  all  his  people  see, 
And  rejoice  eternal iy. 

2  Life  your  hearts  and  voices  highj 
With  hosannas  fill  tlie  sky  ; 
Glory  be  to  God  above  I 

God  the  infinite  in  love, 
Now  reveals  his  glorious  plan  ; 
Trace  on  earth,  good  will  to  man  ! 
Angels,  join  with  us  in  praise, 
Join  to  sing  redeeming  grace. 

3  Nov/  the  wall  is  broken  down, 
Now  the  gnsr.el  is  made  known, 
Now  the  door  is  o^aYi  wide, 
Christ  for  Jew  and  Gentile  dy'd  ; 
All  who  feel  the  weight  of  sin, 
All  who  hnguish  to  be  clean, 
AH  who  for  redemption  groan, 
Must  be  sav'd  by  faith  alone. 


4  Jesus  is  the  lovely  name, 
This  the  angels  do  proclaim  ; 
He  shall  all  be.:.  «tfs  save, 
They  in  him  rem  ssionhave  ; 
When  they  see  themselves  undone, 
They  take  refuge  in  the  Son  ; 
They  shall  all  be  born  again, 

And  with  him  in  glory  reign. 

5  Shout,  ye  nations  of  the  earth, 
Sing  the  triumphs  of  h:s  birth  ; 
All  the  world  by  him  is  blest, 
Sound  his  praise  from  east  to  west, 
Jews  and  Gentiles  jointly  sing 
Christ  our  common  Lord  and  King  ; 
Christ  our  life,  out  hope,  our  joy, 
Shall  our  endless  praise  employ. 

ETM$  LXXXIIL 
Glorifying  GA  in  Christ.     A  Dial 
1  BRETi  rig,  'tis  right  you  should 

Sing  our  ;lous  blood  ; 

JJau^h:er3cf  Jert:  i.    :;/, 
Join  •..  'j  the  theme. 

Shout  for  joy,  ye  happy  i 
Lo  for  you  the  In  ! 

iien  J&r.aise 
-      '.'■>• 
!  the  redeeming  Lamb,  who  lute 
SitfferM  death  without  the  gate. 


105 

Hall  I  for  by  thy  death  and  cross 

Thou  hast  /lurcha'i'ci  heav'afot  us. 

4  None  but  Jesus  will  we  Sing1, 

.. -- None  but  Jesus,  Israel's   King  ; 
None  but  Jesus  will  we  lour!,   ' 
None  but  Christ  our  Lord  mid  God, 

5  Worthy  holy  Lamb,  art  thou, 
Praise  to  have  and  honour  too  ; 
Worthy  thou  of  bliss  and  pow'r, 
Now,  henceforth,  forever  more. 

HYMN  LXXXIV.     Victory  over  the  world. 

1  O  TELL  me  r.o  more  of  this  world's  vain  store  ; 
The  time  for  such-trifles  with  me  now  is  o'er. 

2  A  Country  I've  found,  where  true  joys  abound  ; 
To  dwell  I'm  determin'd  on  this  happy  ground. 

3  No  mortal  doth  know,  what  Christ  can  hestow, 
What  light,  strength,  and  comfort  ;  go  after  him, 

go- 
4;Iio  onwaud  I  move,  and,  but  Christ  above. 
None  guesses  how  wond'reus  my  journey  will  prove. 

5  Gr&ax  spoils  I  shall  win  from  death.  mU  and  sin  ; 
,  Midst  outward  afflictions,  shall  feel  Christ  within 

6  Perhaps  for  his  name,  poor  dust  as  I  am, 

,.i2  works  I  shall  finish  with  glad  icvittg  aim. 

7  \  stiU,  which  is  best,  shall  in  his  dear  breast, 
As.tt  the  beginning.,  find  pardon  and  r 

1    vhtn  I'm  to  die.  'f  Receive  m£v"  a '  1  c :  y. 
Fci-  Jesus  hath  lev'd  me,  1  cannot  sa^  why, 


107 

9.  But  this  I  do  find,  v;c  two  are  so  joined,  > 
He'll  not  live  in  glory,  and  leave  me  behind. 

HYIsLY  LXXXV. 
Free  grace,  the  gospel  Call,  and  sclv alien  by  Faith. 

1  NATIONS  attend,  let  ev'ry  mortal  hear, 
The  gospel  trumpet  sounds  the  jub'iee  year  : 
The  Saviour's  death  declares  unbounded  grace 
To  every  soul  of  Adam's  guilty  race  ; 
Sinners,  behold  your  friend  and  Saviour  bleeding 
Fly  to  his  arms  while  he  is  interceding. 

2  No  more  attempt  to  cleanse  the  guilty  soul, 

Or  work  to  make  your  wounded  spirits  whole  ; 
But  hear  and  let  the  waiting  Saviour  in, 
His  rising  power  will  cleansefrorn  all  your  sin  ; 
Fly.  mortals,  fly,  fly  ev'ry  town  and  nation, 
While  the  Redeemer  stands  with  free  ssdvaticn, 

3  "  I  want  bo  works,  saith  he,  to  make  you  whole, 
I  came  to  save  the  vde  polluted  soul  ; 

My  grace  is  free,  I  am  the  mighty  God, 
My  arms  otlovefor  you  are  stretcIfM  abroad, 
Sinners,  behold  the  great  incarnate  Saviour, 
And  fly  for  refuge  to  his  lasting  favour. 

4  Behold,  behold  his  wounded  hands  and  side, 
And  then  believe  it  was  for  you  he  dy'd  ; 
He  waits  in  love  the  sinners  to  receive, 

will  you  not  lastly  frig  groans  believe  ? 
ile  vv;  its  and  calls  :  O  sinner  hearhim  pler-d'rg, 
iieve  for  you  the  Lamb  is  5" 

long,  saith  he,  will  you  my  love  a:  use  I 
ou  my  boar 

.  :rs,  will  yea  shut  the  door  ? 
^-  '■-  <;.-•  you  no  n.ore  i 


10S 


Say  wretched  mortal,  must  my  love  be  slighted  ?f 
Or  will  you  come  to  God  while  now  invited  ? 

PAUSE. 

6  "  Eehold,  behold,  lam  the  sinner's  friend; 
Believe  my  word  and  all  your  grief  shall  end  : 
Or,  lack  you  faith,  'tis  faith  I  freely  give  : 
Look  up  "to  me,  poor  dying  souls  and  live  ; 
The  great  Jehovah  oilers  you  a  kingdom  ; 
Come,  ev'iy  soul,  come  as  you  are  and  welcome. 

7  Your  heart  is  hard  ;  my  love  can  melt  away 
Both  roeks  and  hiiis  ;  why  will  you  longer  :£ay  ? 
Once  more  I  ask,  poor  souls,  I'm  loth  to  go  ; 

S  y,  dying  sinners-  will  yen  live  or  no  ? 
Your  sins  though,  great,  they  shall  be  all  forgiv'n, 
And  you  shall  live  and  reign  with  me  hi  heav'n. 
$  With  ail  my  countless  hosts  in  realms  above, 
Your  souls  '"hall  share  in  everlasting  love  ; 
I'll  be  your  Father  and  your  portion  too, 
And  you  shall  swim  in  joys  forever  new  ; 
Say  now,  poor  souls,  why  are  you  unbelieving  I 
Or  what,  *say  what,  doth  keep  vou  from  receiv* 
ing  ? 

9  I'll  conquer  death  and  hell  beneath  your  feet  ; 
Behold,  ray  great  solvation  is  compleat  ; 

I've  drank  your  hitter  cup,  and  bore  your  load 
Of  Sin  and  death,  to  bring  you  home  to  God  ; 
I'll  change  your  r.cart,  and  take  away  your  blind- 
ness ; 
How  can  you  now  abuse  such  loving  kindness  ? 

10  Eterna1  riches  shall  be  to  you  giv'n, 

And  a  blest  mansion  in  the  seats  of  heay'n  ; 


109' 

fSTnbnunded  g!ory  I  will  freely  give, 

If  you  will  bat  consent  with  ;ne  to  live; 

Say,  wretched  sinner,  will  you  have  a  kingdom  i* 

Now  is  the  time,  consent,  and  come  and  welcome. 

HYMjY  LXXXVI. 

dgaimt  thee,  thee  only  have  sinned  and  done  thit 
■  p  ,evit  in  thy  sight,    Psalm.  Ii.  4. 

i   'G  AINST  thee,  thou  holy,  just,  and  wise* 
txainst  thee,  how  high  my  crimes  arise  ! 
'Gainst  thee,  whom  angels  bow  before  \ 
'Gainst  thee,  whom  saints  with  awe  adore  I 

S  'Gainst  thee,  thou  good  and  gracious  God  I 

'Gainst  thee,  my  only  z  I 

'Gainst  tl.ee,  on  whom  my  all  depend  I 
'Gainst  thee,  my  Father^  and  my  friend  ! 

*  'Gainst  tliee,  who  mad  ;race 

To  fjh.ine  so  \y.  y  ■  ■-:_ .  ; 

Who  gave  thy  8on  my  so&l  to  save 

I  from  the  grave  t  - 

4  Why  did  I  )>-t  iv  c;o  ? 

"  did  l  :.;. .  :  so  ? 

Why  did  rny  h<      !  n  proy^i 

.  stubborn  k 
To  '  i  bow'd  the  he:.-  vie-  ? 

ft  '  \  h  y  .  p  ? 

appear  ? 
K 


Was  ever  creature  so  deprav'd  ? 
Was  ever  such  a  sinner  sav'd  ? 
O  let  me  now  in  dust  repent, 
And  mourn  my  will  to  evil  bent  ; 
Weep  on  mine  eyes  !  relent,  my  heart, 
And  let  my  conscience  feel  the  smart  1 
While  Jesus  shews  his  pard'ning  blood 
I'll  mourn  my  vile  ingratitude  : 
Lord,  take  this  wand'ring  heart  of  mine, 
And  set  it  as  a  seal  on  thine. 

JjYLXXXrir.    Atp*rtin$% 

JESUvS  grant  us  all  a  blessing, 

Send  it  down  Lord  from  above  ; 
Nay  we  all  go  home  a  praising, 

And  rejoicing;  in  thy  love  ; 
Farewell  brethren,  farewell  sistei'Sj 
Till  we  ail  shall  meet  again. 
Jesus  pardon  all  our  folly, 

Since  together  we  have  been  j 
Make  us  humbfe,  make  us  holy, 

Cleanse  us  all  from  every  sin  ; 
J  i  ewell  brethren,  farewell  sisters, 
Till  we  all  shall  meet  above. 

May  thy  blessings,  Lord,  go  with  us 
To  each  one's  respective  home  ; 

And  the  presence  of  our  Jesus 
Rest  upon  ua  every  one. 

Farewell  brethren,  farewell  sisters, 

Till  w»  au  shall  meet  at  home. 


Ill 

SIYMjY  LXXXVIII.     Comfort  te  those  vho  seek 
a  risen  Jesus*    Mat,  xxviii.  5,  6, 

1  YE  humble  souls  that  seek  the  Lord, 

Chase  all  your  Tears  away  ; 
And  bow  with  pleasure  down  to  see 
The  place  where  Jesus  lay. 

2  Thus  lqw  the  Lord  of  life  was  brought ; 

Such  wonders  love  can  cio  : 
Thus  cold  in  death  that  bosofe  lay, 

Which  throbb'u  and  bled  for  you. 
$  A  moment  give  a  loose  to  grief, 

Let  grateful  sorrows  rise  ; 
And  wash  the  bloody  stains  away, 

With  torrents  from  your  eyes. 

4  Then  dry  your  tears,  and  tune  your  SOng$ 

The  Saviour  lives  again  ; 
Not  all  the  bolts  and  bars  of  death 
The  conqueror  could  detain. 

5  High  o'er  th'  angelic  bands  he  rear* 

His  once  dishonor5  d  head  ; 
And  thro*  unnumber'd  years  he  rtigns, 
Who  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

6  With  joy  like  his  shall  every  saint 

His  empty  tomb  survey  ; 
Then  rise,  with  hia  ascending  Lord> 
To  realsss  of  tndless  day. 


HYMX  LXXXIX. 
Pearl  of  great  price.    Mat.  xiii.  46. 

1  YE  glittering  toys  of  earth  adieu  ! 

A  nobler  choice  be  mine  ; 
A  real  prize  attracts  my  view. 
A  treasure  all  divine. 

2  Be  gone,  unworthy  of  my  cares, 

Ye  specious  baits  of  sense  ; 
Inestimable  worth  appears, 
The  pearl  of  price  immense  I 
Z  Jesus,  to  multitudes  unknown, 
O  name  divinely  9wect  i 
Jesus,  in  thee,  in  thcc  alone, 
Wealth,  honour,  pleasure  meet, 
€  Should  roth  the  Indies,  at  my  c 
Their  boasted  stores  resign  ; 
With  py  I  would  renounce  them  ail 
For  leave  to  call  thee  mine. 
5  Sboi  Id  earth's  vain  treasures  aii  depart, 

I'd  clasp  it  to  my  art, 

And  be  forever  blcas'd.  ( 
©  Dear  sovereign  of  my  soul's  desires, 

Th:    .  c  ; 

Ac  i 
And 


113 

JiYMJV  AT. 
After  Bafitism.       Mark,  xvi.  19* 

1  "  FRCK  LAIM,"  saith  Christ,  "  my  wonti- 

"  To  all  the  sons  of  men  ;         [rous  grac* 
"  He  that  believes,  and  is  baptiz'd, 
«  Salvation  shall  obtain." 

2  Let  plenteous  grace  descend  on  those. 

Who  hoping  in  thy  word. 
This  day  have  publicly  declar'd 

That  Jesus  is  their  Lord. 
2  With  cheerful  feet,  may  they  advance 

And  run  the  Christian  race  ; 
And  through  the  troubles  of  the  way, 

Find  all-sufficient  grace. 

HYMjY  XCI. 

Against  drinking  and  profane  Swearing* 

1  BOLD  wretch  indeed  !  that  dares  presum* 

Against  the  laws  of  God  and  man. 

Who  belches  cut  blasphemous  fume, 

And  hurries  down  to  endless  pain. 

2  Where  will  such  guilty  wretches  fiee, 

When  death  shall  strike  the  fata]  V:A7  ! 
How  will  they  bear  that  God  to  see      [know  2 
Whom   they  blasphem'd   and  wculd  not 

3  The  drunkard  now  Mils  up  his  bow!, 

An$J  drinks  till  all  his  sense,  is  urosviAl ; 
Cut  little  thinks  his  precious  soul 
Is  to  infernal  regions  bound, 
JT2 


1 1  i 

4  O  did  they  know  how  deep  the  wound 

Their  wretched  poor  immortal  souls, 
Soon  woukl  *h  .y  leave  tV  enchanted  ground, 
Their  carnal  mirth  and  jolly  bo '.vis. 

5  Kouse  them,  O  God,  to  seek  thy  lace, 

Now  while  there  is  a  who  cat:  tc!l ; 
That  they  may  find  reaeeming  grace, 
And  'scape  the  e;:  ...  ef  hell. 

IIYM.Y  XCII. 
The  Christian  Soldiers, 

1  A  Soldier,  Lord  thou  hast  me  made, 
Thou  ait  my  Ca|)taiiij|  King  and  head, 

■  And  under  thee  1  still  would  fight, 
The  fight  of  faith,  sti  ail  my  :;.:;J  t. 
Tiie  cross  /*u  blood, 

The  ensign  of  our  cause 
Thv  yo-dier's  Heav'nly  standard  is, 
Ahi\  I  will  fight  iur  SING  JESUS. 

2  G;  le  arrows  of  thy  word, 
Th>  'rful  Ivvo  edg'd  sword, 
To  ;  e'er  they  be, 
And  own  the  victory  won  by  thee  ; 
Thai                     -  child  may  bB, 

T;o  enemy  ; 

That   v  hen  the  alarm'  5  to  call,  the  Lord, 
May  pass  the  word  .  guard. 

X  Thou  art  my  guard,  keep  me  I  praj. 
That  I  may  walk  the  narrow  way, 
ivQriiom  my  duty  e'er  depart; 


115 

But  live  to  Christ,  v.hh  all  my  heart. 
Help  me  to  keep  my  guardian  di 
And  march  to  the  right  in  holiness  ; 
O  make  me  pare  and  spotless  too, 
And  fit  to  Eland  the  Grand  Review. 
4  And  when  our  general  he  has  come, 
With  sound  of  trumpet,  not  o£drum. 
And  when  our  well  dress'd  rArik  shall  stand 
In  full  review,  at  God's  right  h.ajid  ; 
Jt's  thenH-he  enemy  shall  get  the  rout, 
And  he  wheeled  by  him  .  out  ; 

Then  we'll  march  up  tin  reet, 

And  ground  our  arms  at  J . 

/ITALY  XCIIL  Bcholi,  I  cm  alive  for  eve  tynvff 
1   I,  Jesus,  am  ascended    . 

No  more  to  suffer,  bleed  or-  die  : 


I  live,,  i  live,  my  name  is 


,  • :  '. 


rith  God  Supreme  above. 

1  Behold,  I  live  forever  more, 

name's  an  everlasting  store  ; 
I  five',  to  plead  the  sinner's  causei 
To  magnify  Jehovah's  laws. 

2  I  live,  to  hear  my  children's  cries, 
I  !ive,  to  wipe  their  weeping  eyes, 
I  live,  to  samctify  their  woes, 

t  live,  to  conquer  all  their  foes? 
4  I  live,  to  help  in  each  distress, 
'    I  live,  t'  enrich  their  souls  with  grace  : 


115 

I  lire,  to  pour  my  spirit  down, 

I  live,  t'  insure  their  heavenly  crown. 

5  O  let  believing  souls  rejoice, 
And  glory  in  their  happy  choice  I 
Let  gratitude  their  hearts  inspire, 
And  raise  their  halielfijahs  higher. 

fi   My  soul  sh:  II  bless  the  joyful  hour 

n  fii  st  I  felt  the  gospel's  power  ; 
And  ice  through  endtess  day, 

Y.  ho  taught  a  ci.i.dto  praise  and  pray. 

HYMN  gCIK    The  Pilgrim,    A  Dialogue* 
[Q  if  (ye  y  fee) 

ith  you  ; 

rs  are  ?rr, 
we  go. 

►piness  we  find, 
In  any  country  here  ; 

e  ior  left  all  behind) 
Weal  acter. 

*  We  ne'  pleasure  knew  before, 

A;,  now  in  him  we  know  ; 

ur's  cress  tw  bore  J 
Jjkt  us  jz.aw. 

4.  Let  oth  ■  t  them  here, 

Th  ir  pleasures  we  despite  ; 

j  i  • 


117 

4  Then  joyful,  let  us  journey  on, 
To  peace  and  rest  above  ; 

to  Him,  'on  yonder  throne, 
Oi  free,  unbounded  love. 

HYMA  XCV.    Him.  Acts  v.  31. 

1  JOIN  all  who  love  the  Saviour's  name, 

1  sing  his  everlasting  fame  : 
;at  God,  prepare  each  heart  and  voice, 
In  Him  forever  to  rejoice. 

2  Oi  Him  what  worid'rous  things  are  told  ; 
In  Him  what  glories  I  beheld  ! 

For  "Jacily  all  things  leave  ; 

To  Mm,  my  soul,  for  ever  cleave. 

S  In  Htm  my  treasure's  all  contain'*!  ; 
By  Htm  my  feeble  soul's  su slain W  ; 
From  Him  I  c-.ll  things  now  receive  ; 
Thro'  Him  my  soul  dc 

to  walk  ; 
Oi  delight?  to  talk  ; 

On  Him  I  cj  -  my  d>i'y  cave  ; 
Like 

; 
it  Him  to 

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110 

I.ove  Him  above  all  earthly  joyr 
And  Him  in  every  thing-  employ. 

Praise  Him  in  grateful,  cheerful  songs  j 
To  Him  your  highest  praise  belongs  ; 
Bless  Mm  who  does  your  heav'n  prepare, 
Ana  Him  you'll  praise  forever  there. 

HYM*:  XC7T.     From  the  3d.  Matthew. 
N  tli z  third  cf  Matthew, 
And  read  that  chapter  through, 

ches  true  believers,  , 

•Wh:  'Vd  to  do. 

2  John  the  Baptist; 
Into 

Ji^A  Rce, 

?f+    J.      ■  3  Peace. 

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113 

And  see  your  sad  cone' 

And  mourn  how  vile  you've  been. 
t  While  thus  enga^'d  in  preaching, 

The  ail  atoning  Lamb, 
He  saw  the  dear  Redeen 

And  said  behold  the  ms 

8  The  appointed  cf  the  Fatlv  •, 

Your  Saviour  for  to  be, 
From  all  your  evil  conduct, 
And  endk-ss  misery. 

9  Then  came  the  blessed  JESUS, 

Baptized  fcr  to  be, 
And  was  bapiz'd  in  Jordan, 
The  scripture  proves  to  me. 

10  As  he  came  out  o'  the  water, 

The  Spirit  from  above, 
Descended — lit  upon  him, 
In  likeness  of  a  Dove. 

1 1  The  heavens  they  were  open'd, 

As  you  may  plainly  see, 
A  witness  to  the  people, 
That  thus  it  ought  to  be. 

12  A  voice  from  thence  proclaimed, 

This  is  my  only  Son, 
With  whom  I  am  wtll^Jleased, 
Tn  all  that  he  has  done. 

13  Come  all  who  hope  you're  christians, 

Come  prove  you  love  the  Lord, 


124 

By  following  his  footsteps, 
Obeying  of  his  word. 
14  Take  up  your  cross  as  freely, 
As  Jesus  did  for  you, 
And  thus  I  leave  you  with  him, 
And  bid  you  all  adieu. 

HYMjV  XC  V.     The  Dying  Christian. 
1  MY  soul  is  full  of  glory,  inspiring  my  tongue, 
.    Could  I  meet  with  angels,  I  would  sing  them  a 
song  ; 
I  would  sing  of  my  Jesus  and  tell  of  his  charms) 
And  beg  uitro  to  bear  me  to  his  loving  arms: 

thinks th«  y're  descending  to  hear  while  I 
\".rc\  pleas'dto  hear  mortals  praising  their  is 
Is  \  O  augels  !  my  seal's  in  a  flame, 
I  fain  it  raptures  at  Jesus'  name. 

3  {>  Jesus  !  O  Jesus  !  Thou  halm  of  my  :■    I, 
'Twas  ib.ee  my  dear  Jesus,  that  made  my  i.  i 

who";-:-  : 
O  1  !••"•■,;:  me  to  view  thee,  thou  precious  sweet 

r  i  oceans  of  glory  thy  praises  to  sing. 

heavens  !  ^  eet  heavens,  I  lowg  to  be  the*re, 

nd  Jesus  m\  .',    ,■   : 
C'<  me  I'm       idy  to  i'v . 

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^  -  till  J< 
Pv  '.riViJ^ne  tiii  I'm  caii'd  h<  . 

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6  The  sun  shall  be  dark'ned  the  moon  turn'd  to 

blood, 
The  mountains  all  melt  at  the  presence  of  God  ; 
Red  light'nings  may  flash,  loud  thunders  may 

roar, 
All  this  cannot  daunt  me  on  Canaan's  blest  shore. 

7  A  glimpse  of  bright  glory  surprises  my  soul, 

I  sink  in  sweet  visions  to  view  the  bright  goal  ; 
My  soul  while  I'm  singing  is  leaping  to  go, 
This  moment  for  heaven  I'd  leave  all  below. 

8  Farewell  my  dear  brethren,  my  Lord  bids  me 

come, 
Farewell  my  dear  sisters,  I'm  now  going  home  : 
Bright  angels  are  whisp'ring  so  sweet  in  my 

ear, 
Away  to  my  Saviour  my  spirit  will  bear. 

9  I'm  going,  I'm  going,  but  what  do  I  see  ? 
'Tis  Jesus  in  glor.  appears  unto  n.e  ! 
I'm  going,  I'm  g(  ing,  I'm  going,  I'm  gone  \ 
O  glory  1  O  glory  !  'tis  done,  it  is  done  1 

10  To  the  regions  of  glory  the  spirit  i*  fled, 
And  left  this  poor  body  inactive  and  dead  ; 
With  angelic  armies  in  glory  'o  biuzc, 

On  Jesus'  beauties  forever  to  gaze. 

11  When  the  six  seals  shall  open,  the  trumpet 

shall  sound, 
To  awake  God's  dear  children  that  sleep  under 

gr  und  ; 
Their  sou.s  and  their  bodies  shall  then  join  in 

one, 
And  each  from  their  Saviour  receive  a  bright 

crown. 

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2IYMA  XCVI. 

JEncourage?nent  under  fierseculiont 

1  COME  all  ye  mourning  souls, 

Who  seek  rest  in  Jesus'  love, 
Who  place  your  whole  affections 

On  things  that  are  above, 
Come  let  us  join  together, 

And  hand  in  hand  go  on, 
Till  we  arrive  in  Canaan, 

Where  we  no  more  shall  mourn. 

2  Behold  how  Satan  rages, 

Temptations  do  abound  ; 
The  strongest  persecutions, 

Beset  us  all  around. 
Our  friends  do  all  forsake  us, 

They  count  us  low  and  mean; 
Because  we  love  the  name 

Of  the  despised  NAZARENE. 

S  To  all  created  comforts, 

I'd  freely  bid  farewell  ; 
By  faith  I  view  the  mansions 

Where  I  do  hope  to  dwell. 
Our  Saviour  doth  invite  us, 

He  reaches  out  a  crown, 
To  comfort  and  protect  us, 

The  angels  wait  around. 

4  Adieu,  my  old  companions, 
I  love  your  precious  souls, 
O'er  ajl  your  sinful  courses, 


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My  heart  in  secret  mourns. 
Fain  would  I  take  you  with  me, 

But  if  you  won't  comply, 
I  leave  you  all  to  JESUS, 

O  !  to  his  bosom  fly  I 

HJMJSi  XCVIL 

The  excellency  of  the  Priesthood  of  Chri&S 
1  'MONG  all  the  priests  of  Jewish  race, 
Jesus  the  most  illustrious  stands  : 
The  radiant  beauty  of  his  face 
Superior  love  and  awe  demands. 
5  Not  Aaron  or  Melchizedek 

Could  claim  such  high  descent  as  he  j 
His  nature  and  his  name  bespeak 
His  unexampled  pedigree. 
S  Descended  from  the  eternal  God, 
He  bears  the  name  of  his  own  Son  ; 
And,  dress'd  in  human  flesh  and  blood, 
He  puts  his  priestly  garments  on. 

4  The  mitred  crown,  the  embroidered  vest* 
With  graceful  dignity  he  wears  ; 
And  in  full  splendour  on  his  breast 
The  sacred  oracle  appears. 

£  So  he  presents  his  sacrifice, 
An  off'ring  most  divinely  sweet. ; 
While  clouds  of  fragrant  incense  rise? 
And  cover  o'er  the  mercy -seat. 


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6  The  Father,  with  approving  smile, 
Accents  the  offering  of  his  Son  : 
New  joys  the  wond'ring  angels  feel. 
And  haste  to  bear  the  tidings  down. 

7  The  welcome  news  their  lips  repeat, 
Give  sacred  pleasure  to  my  breast  : 
Henceforth,  my  soul,  thy  cause  commit 
To  Christ,  thy  Advocate  and  Priest. 

HYMA,  XCVIIL    Evening  Hymn. 

1  THE  day  is  past  and  gone  ; 

The  evening  shades  appear  ; 
Oh  I  may  we  all  remember  well 
The  night  of  death  is  near, 

2  We  lay  our  garments  by, 

Upon  our  beds  to  rest, 
So  death  will  soon  unrobe  us  all 
Of  what  we  here  possess. 

3  Lord  keep  us  safe  this  night, 

Secure  from  ail  our  fear.*, 
Beneath  the  pinions  of  thy  love, 
'Till  morning  light  appears. 

4  Aud  When,  we  early  rise, 

And  view  the  unclouded  sun, 
May  we  set  out  to  win  the  prize, 
And  after  glory  run. 

5  And  when  our  days  are  past, 

And  we  from  time  remove, 
O  !  may  we  in  thy  bosom  rest — 

The  bosom  of  thv  love  1 


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HYMj\  XCIX.    A  new  Farewell  Hymn. 

1  FAREWELL,  dear  friends,  I  must  be  gone, 
I  have  no  heme  or  stay  with  )  ou  j 

I'll  take  my  staff  and  travel  on, 
Till  I  a  better  world  do  view  ; 

Farewell,  farewell,  farewell, 

My  loving  friends  farewell. 

2  Farewell  my  friends,  time  rolls  along-, 
Nor  waits  for  mortal's  care  or  bliss  ; 
I  leave  you  here  and  travel  on, 

Till  I  arrive  where  Jesus  is. 
Farewell,  Sec. 

3  Farewell  my  brethren  in  the  Lord, 
To  you  I'm  bound  in  cords  of  love  ; 
Yet  we  believe  his  gracious  word, 
And  soon  we  all  shall  meet  above. 

Farewell,  Sec. 

4  Farewell  old  soldiers  of  the  cross, 
You've  struggled  long  and  hard  for  heav'n  ; 
You've  counted  all  things  here  but  dross, 
Fight  on,  the  crown  shail  soon  be  '5iven, 

Fight  on,  fight  on,  fight  on, 
The  crown  shall  soon  be  given. 

5  Farewell  ye  blooming  sons  of  God, 
Sore  conflicts  yet  await  for  you  : 
Yet  dauntless  keep  the  heavenly  road. 
Till  Canaan's  bappy  land  you  view. 

Farewell,  Sec. 

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6  Farewell  poor  careless  sink's  too, 
It  grieves  my  heart  to  leave  you  here, 
Eternal  vengeance  wails  for  you  ; 
O  turn  and  fiml  salvation  near. 
O  turn,  O  turn,  O  turn, 
And  find  salvation  near, 

/?YMJ\  C.     The  o't:eraiicnn  of  the.  Holy  SfiiHi* 

1  ETERNAL  Spirit  !  vc  confess, 
And  sing  the  wonders  of  thy  grape  ; 
Thy  pow'r  conveys  our  blessings  down 
From  God  the  Father,  and  the  Son., 

2  Enlighten'd  by  thy  heav'nly  ray, 
Our  shades  of  darkness  turn  today  : 
Thine  inward  teachings  make  us  know, 
Our  danger  and  our  refuge  too. 

3  Thy  pow'r  and  glory  work  within. 
And  break  the  chains  of  reigning  sin  ; 
Do  our  imperious  lusts  subdue, 

And  form  our  wretched  hearts  anew. 

4  The  troubled  conscience  knows  thy  voice  > 
Thy  cheering  words  awake  pur  joys  ; 
Thy  words  allay  the  stormy  wiad, 

And  calm  the  surges  of  the  mind. 

J1YMA   CI. 
Faith  and  Rejientcmcc.    Unbelief *  add  Imjieni tenet 
1  LI '  ii  and  immortal  joys  are  giv'n 
To  souls  that  mourn  the  sins  they've 


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Children  of  wrath  made  tejfs  of  heav'n, 
By  faith  in  God's  eternal  Son. 
2  Wo  to  the  wretch  who  nevei  felt 
The  pious  panr^s  of  inward  grLf, 
But  adds  to  all  his  crying  guilt 
The  stubborn  sin  of  unbelief. 

0  The  law  condemns  the  rebel  dead, 
Under  the  wrath  of  God  he  lies  : 
He  seals  a  curse  en  his  own  head, 
And  with  a  double  vengeance  dies. 

HYMjY  CII.     Faith  in  Christ ,  our  Sacrifice. 

1  NOT  All  the  blood  of  beasts, 

On  Jewish  altars  slain, 
Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace, 
Or  wash  away  the  stain. 

2  Eut  Christ,  the  heav'nly  Lamb, 

T:.k~s  all  our  s:ns  away  ; 
A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name. 
And  richer  blood  then  ihey. 

3  My  faith  would  lay  her  hand 

On  that  dear  head  of  thine, 

"\ v7iiile  like  a  penitent  I  stand, 

And  there  confess  my  sin. 

4  My  soul  looks  back  to  see 

The  burdens  thoa  didst  bea", 

n  hanging  en  the  cus?d  free. 
And  hopes  her  guilt  w«s  there. 


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5  Believing,  we  rejoice 

To  see  the  curse  remove  ; 
We  bless  the  Lamb  with  cheerful  voice, 
And  sing  his  bleeding  love. 

HYMN  CIII.     Self-Righteousness  insufficient. 

1  WHERE  are  the  mourners,  saith  the  Lord, 
That  wait  and  tremble  at  my  word  ? 

That  walk  in  darkness  all  the  day  ? 

Come,  make  my  name  your  trust  and  stay. 

2  No  works  nor  duties  of  your  own 
Can  for  the  smallest  sin  atone  : 
The  robes  that  nature  may  provide, 
Cannot  the  least  pollution  hide. 

3  The  softest  couch  that  nature  knows 
Can  give  the  conscience  no  repose  : 
Look  to  my  righteousness  and  live  ; 
Comfort  and  peace  are  mine  to  give. 

4  Ye  sons  of  pride,  who  kindle  coals 

With  your  own  hands,  to  warm  your  souls, 
Walk  in  the  light  of  your  own  fire, 
Enjoy  the  sparks  that  ye  desire, 

5  This  is  your  portion  at  my  hands  ; 
Hell  waits  you  with  her  iron  bands  : 
Ye  shall  lie  down  in  sorrow  there, 
In  death,  and  darkness,  and  despair. 


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HTMA  CIV. 

The  invitation  of  the  Gospel  ;  or,    Sliiriiual  Faod 

and  Cloathing.    Isa.  lv.  1,  2,  Sec. 
1  LET  ev'ry  mortal  ear  attend, 
And  ev'ry  heart  rejoice  ; 
The  trumpet  of  the  gospel  sounds 
With  an  inviting  voice. 

2  Ho  !  all  ye  hungry,  starving  souls, 

That  feed  upon  the  wind, 
And  vainly  strive  with  earthly  toys 
To  fill  an  empty  mind. 

3  Eternal  wisdom  has  prepar'd 

A  soul  reviving  feast, 
And  bids  your  longing  appetites 
The  rich  provision  taste. 

4  Ho  1  ye  that  pant  for  living  streams, 

And  pine  away,  and  die  ; 
Here  von  may  quench  ynur  raging  thirst 
With  springs  that  never  dry. 

5  Rivers  of  love  and  mercy  here 

In  a  rich  ocean  join  ; 
Salvation  in  abundance  flows, 
Like  Hoods  of  milk  and  wine. 

6  Ye  perishing  and  naked  poor, 

Who  work  with  mighty  pain, 
To  weave  a  garment  of  your  own, 
That  will  not  hide  you*  sin. 


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7  Come  naked,  and  adorn  your  souls, 

In  rcfbes  prepar'd  by  God, 
Wrought  by  the  labours  of  his  Son, 
And  dy'd  in  his  own  blood. 

8  Dear  God  !   the  treasures  of  thy  love 

Are  everlasting  mines, 
Deep  as  our  helpless  mis'ries  are, 
And  boundless  as  our  sins. 

9  The  happy  gates  of  gospel  grace 

Stand  open  night  and  day  ; 
Lord,  we  are^ome  to. seek  supplies, 
And  drive  our  wants  away. 

HYMA  CV. 
Adoption,    I  John,  iii.  1,  Sec.     Gal.  iv.  6. 

1  BEHOLD,  what  wondrous  grace 

The  Father  hasbestow'd 
On  sinners  of  a  mortal  race, 
To  call  them  sons  of  God  !  jK 

2  'Tis  no  surprising  thi^gv  -f 

That  we  should  be  unknown  ; 
The  Jewish  world  knew  not  their  King, 
God's  everlasting  Son  : 

3  Nor  doth  it  yet  appear 

How  great  we  must  be  made, 
But  when  we  see  our  Saviour  here, 
We  shall  be  like  our  Head. 

4  A  hope  so  much  divine 

May  trials  well  endure, 


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May  purge  our  souls  from  sense  and  sin, 
As  Christ  the  Lord  is  pure, 

5  If  in  my  Father's  love 
I  share  a  final  part, 
Send  down  thy  spirit  like  a  dove, 
To  rest  upon  my  heart. 

€  We  would  no  longer  lie, 

Like  slaves,  beneath  the  throne  ; 
Our  faith  shall  Abby  Father  cry, 
And  thou  the  kindred  own. 

HYMM  CVI. 

Few  saved ;  or,   the  almost  Christian,  the  Hypo- 
crite, and  Apostate. 
1  BROAD  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death, 
An  '  wis  walk  together  there  : 

Bl  .  Wisdom  shews  a  narrow  path, 
With  here  and  there  a  traveller. 
Deny  thyself,  and  take  thy  cross," 
deemer's  great  command  ! 
Natnre  musLcount  her  gold  but  dross, 
If  shewoulc^ja^hisheav'nly  land. 

3  The  fearful  souvfe&f  tires  and  faints, 
And  walks  the  ways  of  God  no  more, 
Is  but  esteem'd  almost  a  saint, 

And  makes  his  own  destruction  sure. 

4  Lord,  let  not  all  my  hopes  be  vain  ; 
Create  my  heart  entirely  new  : 
Which  hypocrites  could  ne^er  attain. 
Which  false  aoostates  never  knew,  ' 


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HYMA  CVIL 

Longing  for  the  sfiread  of  the  GosfieL 

1  O'ER* the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness, 

Look,  my  soul,  be  still  and  gaze, 
All  the  promises  do  travail, 

With  a  glorious  day  of  grace  4 
Blessed  jubilee, 
Let  thy  glorious  morning  dawn. 

2  Let  the  Indian,  let  the  Negro, 

Let  the  rude  barbarian  see 
That  divine  and  glorious  conquest 

Once  obtain'd  on  Calvary  ; 
Let  the  gospel 
Lead  resound  from  pole  to  pole. 

3  Kingdoms  wide  that  sit  in  darkness, 

Grant  them,  Lord,  the  glorious  light, 
And  from  eastern  coast  to  western 

May  the  morning  chase  the  night  ; 
And  reSempticm 
Fifeiy  purchas'd,  win  the  day. 

4  May  the  glorious  day  approaching, 

From  eternal  darkness  dawn, 
And  the  everlasting  gospel 

Spread  abroad  thy  holy  name  ; 
All  the  borders 
Of  the  great  Immanuel's  land. 

5  Fly  abroad,  thou  mighty  gospel, 

Will  and  conquer,  never  cease  ; 
May  thy  lasting,  wide  dominions 


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Multiplyjmd  still  increase  : 
Sway  thy  sceptre, 
Saviour,  all  the  world  around. 

HYMjY  CVIII. 

God  hath  commanded  all  men  every  where  to  re* 
pent*    Acts  xvii.  30. 

1  REPENT,  the  voice  celestial  cries, 

Nor  longer  dare  delay  : 
The  wretch  that  scorns  the  mandate  dies. 
And  meets  a  fiery  day. 

2  No  more  the  piercing  eye  of  God 

O'erlooks  the  crimes  of  men  ; 
His  heralds  are  dispatch'd  abroad 
To  warn  the  world  of  sin. 

3  The  summons  reach  thro'  all  the  earth  ; 

Let  earth  attend  and  fear  ; 

Listen,  ye  men  of  royal  birth. 

And  let  your  vassals  hear. 

4  Together  in  his  presence  bow, 

And  all  your  guilt  confess  ; 
Embrace  the  blessed  Saviour  now, 
Nor  trifle  with  his  grace. 

5  Bow,  ere  the  awful  trumpet  seund, 

And  call  you  to  his  bar  ; 
For  mercy  knows«the  appointed  bound, 
And  Urns  to  vengeance  there. 

6  Amazing  love,  that  ye'  will  cell, 

And  yet  p.olon?;  our  day's  ! 
Our  hearts  subclu'd  by  goodness  fall, 
And  weep,  and  love,  and  fciaise, 

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HYMN    CIX.     The  last  Judgment.' 
1  He  comes  !  he  conies  !  to  judge  the  world, 
Aloud  the  archangel  cries  : 
While  thunders  roll  from  pole  to  pole, 
'  And  lightnings  cleave  the  skies. 
%  Th'  affrighted  nations  hear  the  sound, 
And  upwards  lift  their  eyes  : 
The  slumb'ring  tenants  of  the  ground 
In  living  armies  rise. 

3  Amid  the  shouts  of  num'rous  friends, 

Of  hosts  divinely  brigfct, 
The  Judge  in  solemn  pomp  descei:    ;, 
Array'd  in  robes  of  light 

4  His  head  and  hairs  are  white  as  snow, 

His  eyes  a  fiery  fiame  ; 
A  radiant  crown  adorns  his  brow, 
And  Jesus  is  his  name. 

5  Writ  on  his  thigh  his  name  appears, 

And  scars  his  victories  teli  : 
Lo  !  in  his  ban  l  the  conqu'ror  bears 
The  keys  of  death  and  hell. 

6  So  he  ascends  the  judgment-seat, 

And.  at  his  dread  command, 
Myriads  of  creatures  round  his  feet 
In  solemn  silence  stand. 

7  Princes  and  peasants   here  expect 

Then'  last,  their  righteous  doom  ; 
The  men  who  dar*d  his  grace  reject, 
And  they  who  dar'd  presume. 


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8  «  Depart,  ye  p^ds  of  vice  and  sin,*'' 

The  injur'd  Jesus  cries, 

•c  the  long  kindling  wrath  withia 
hes  from  both  his  eyes. 

9  And  now  in  words  divinely  sweet, 

With  rapture  m  his  face, 
Aloud  his  sacred  lips  repeat 
The  sentence  of  his  grace  : 

10  "  Well  done,  my  g-ood  and  faithful  sons, 

"  The  children  of  my  love  ; 
*  Receive  the  sceptres,  crowns,  and  thrones 
4i  Prcpar'd  for  you  above." 

NYMA  CX.    Love  to  Christ. 

1  O  Jesus  my  Saviour,  to  thee  I  submit, 

With  love  and  thanksgiving   •  il  down  at  thy  feet ; 

In  sacrifice  rfie:  my  soul,  fk-h  and  bicoel  ;  ' 
Thou  art  my  Redeemer,  my  Lore; .  3  od . 

2  I  love  thee,  I  love  thee,  I  love  thee,  my 
I  love  thee  my  Saviour,  1  love 

I  love  thee,  Hove  thee,  and  that  t* 
But  how  much  I  love  thee  I  nc 

human  expressions  «re  exr  in; 

The  unriddle  this  he 

I'm  sure  ii  the  tongue  of  a 
I  couid  aot  this  myst'ry  com]  ine, 

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My  life  ^nd  salvation,  my  joy,  and  my  rest  J 
Thy  name  be  my  theme,  and  thy  love  be  my  song  j 
Thy  grace  shall  inspire  my  heart  and  my  tongue. 
6  O,  who's  liko  my  Saviour  ?  he  is  Salem's  bright 

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He  smiles  and  he  loves  mc,and  learns  me  to  sing  j 
I'll  praise  him,  I'll,  praise  him  with  notes  loud 

and  shrill, 
While  rivers  of  pleasure  my  spirits  doth  fill. 

JIYMj\  CXI.     We  arc  Ambassadors  for  Christ* 

1  THY  message,  by  the  preacher  seal, 

And  let  thy  pow'r  be  known  ; 
That  ev'ry  sinner  here  may  feel 
The  word  is  not  his  own. 

2  Amongst  the  foremost  ©f  the  throngs 

Whe  dar'd  thee  to  thy  face, 
He  in  rebellion  stood  too  long, 
And  fought  against  thy  grace. 
Z  But  grace  prevail'd,  he  mercy  found? 
A  A  now  by  thee  is  sent 
To  tell  his  fellow-rebels  round, 
And  call  them  to  repent. 

4  In  Jesus  God  is  reconcil'd, 

The  worst  may  be  forgiv  a  ; 
Come  and  he'll  own  you  as  a  child. 
And  make  you  heirs  of  heav'n. 

5  Oh  may  the  word  of  gospel  truth. 

Your  chief  desires  engage  ; 
And  Jesus  be  your  guide  in  youth, 
Your  joy  in  hoary  age. 


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§  Perhaps  the  rear  that's  ncr.v  begua 
May  prove  to  some  their  last  ; 
The  sands  of  life  may  soon  be  run, 
The  day  of  grace  be  past. 
7  Think  if  you  slight  the  embassy. 
And  will  not  warning  take  ; 
When  Jesus  in  the  clouds  you  see, 
What  answer  will  you  make  i 

HYMN  CXII.     Christ  CmcjisZ. 
1    When  on  the  cross  my  Lord  I  s^e, 
Bleeding*  to  death  for  wretched  me  : 

in  and  sin  no  more  canjmove, 
For  I  am  all  dissolv'd  in  love. 

i  thorns  and  nails  pierce  thro'  my  heart, 

In  every  groan  I  bear  a  part ; 

I  view  his  wounds  with  streaming  eyes, 

But  see,  he  bows  his  head  and  di 
3  Come,  sinners,  view  the  Lamb  of  God. 

Wounded,  and  dead,  and  bathYi  in  blood  I 

Behold  his  side,  and  venture  near, 
Well  of  endless  life  is  here. 
A  Here  1  forget  my  cares  and  pains, 

I  drink,  yet  still  my  thirst  remains. 

Only  the  fountain  head  above 

Can  satisfy  the  thirst  of*  love. 

h,  that  I  thus  could  always  feel  1 
Lpr<J;  more  and  more  thy  love  i.veal  ! 

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Then  mj  glad  tongue  shall   loud  proclaim 
The  grace  and  glory  of  thy  name. 
6  Thy  name  dispels  my  guilt  and  fear, 
Revives  my  heart  and  charms  my  ear  ; 
Affords  a  balm  for  every  wound, 
And  Satan  trembles  at  the  sound. 

HYMN  CXIII.     Confession  and  Prayer: 

1  OH,  may  the  power  which  melts  the  rock 

Be  felt  by  all  assembled  here  ! 
Or  else  our  service  will  but  mock 
The  God  whom  we  profess  to  fear  ! 

2  Lord,  while  thy  judgements  shake  the  land, 

Thy  people's  eves  are  fix'don  thee  ; 
We  own  thy  just  uplifted  hand, 

Which  thousands  cannot,  will  not  see* 

3  How  long  hast  thou  bestow'd  thy  care 

On  this  indulg'd  ungrau-ful  spot  ; 
While  other  nations  far  and  near, 
Have  envied  and  admir'd  our  lot. 

4  Here  peace  and  liberty  have  dwelt, 

The  glorious  gospel  brightly  shone  : 
And  oft  our  enemies  have  felta 

That  God  has  made  our  cause  his  own. 

5  But.  ah  1  both  heaven  and  earth  have  heard 

Our  vile  requital  of  his  love  ! 
We,  whom  like  chi  Civen  he  has  rear'd 
Rebels  a^ast  his  goodness  prove. 


6  His  gface  despis'd,  his  pow'r  defy'd, 

And  legions  of  the  blackest  crimes  % 
Profaneness,  riot,  lust,  and  pride, 

Are  signs  that  mark  the  present  titnea? 

7  The  Lord  displeas'd,  has  rais'd  his  rod, 

Ah,  \fhere  are  now  the  faithful  few 
Who  tremble  for  the  ark  of  God, 
And  know  what  Israel  ought  to  do.' 
S  Lord  hear  thy  people  every  where, 

Who  meet  to  mourn,  confess  and  prayi 
The  nation  and  thy  churches  spare, 
And  let  thy  wrath  be  turn'd  away. 

HYMA  CX1V.     Worthy  the  Lamb. 

1  GLORY  to  God  on  high  ! 
Let  earth  and  skies  reply, 

Praise  ye  his  name  r 
His  love  and  grace  adore, 
Who  all  our  sorrows  bore  ; 
Sing  aloud  evermore, 

Worthy  the  Lamb, 

2  Jesus,  our  Lord  and  God, 
Bore  sin's  tremendous  load, 

Praise  ye  his  name  ; 
Tell  what  his  arm  hath  done, 
What  spoils  from  death  he  won 
Sing   his  great  name  alone  ; 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 


While  they  around  the  throne 
Cheerfully  join  in  one, 

Praising  his  name  ; 
Those  who  have  felt  his  blood 
Sealing  their  peace  with  God, 
Sound  his  dear  fame  abroad. 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

Join,  all  ye  ransom'd  race, 
Our  holy  Lord  to  bless  ; 

Praise  ye  his  name  ;. 
In  him  we  will  rejoice. 
And  make  a  joyful  noise, 
Shouting  with  heart  a.fd  voice, 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 
What  tho'  we  change  our  place, 
Yet  we  shall  never  cease 

Praising  his  name  ; 
To  him  our  songs  we  bring, 
Hail  him  our  gracious  king, 
And  without  ceasing  sing, 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 
Then  let  the  hosts  above, 
In  realms  of  endless  love, 

Praise  his  dearname  ; 
To  him  ascribed  be 
TTonou»-  and  majesty, 

4  'i1!  eternity  ; 
thy  the  Lamb, 


HYMN  CXK    Jesus,  the  Soul  of  Music* 

1  ENLISTED  in  the  cause  of  sin, 

Why  should  a  good  be  evil  ? 
Music,  alas  !  too  long  has  been 

Press'd  to  obey  the  devil  ? 
Drunken,  or  lewd,  or  light,  thy  lay 

Flows  to  the  soul's  undoing, 
Widens  and  strews  with  flowers  the  way 

Down  to  eternal  ruin. 

2  Who  on  the  part  of  God  will  rise  ? 

Innocent  mirth  recover  ; 
Fly  on  the  prey  and  take  the  prize, 

Plunder  the  carnal  lover  ? 
Strip  him  of  ev'ry  moving  strain, 

Ev'ry  melting  measure, 
Music  in  virtue's  cause  retain, 

Rescue  the  holy  pleasure. 

3  Come  let  us  try  if  Jesus'  love 

Cannot  as  well  inspire  us  ; 
This  is  the  theme  of  those  above, 

This  upon  earth  will  fire  us  : 
Try  if  your  hearts  are  tun'd  to  sing  ; 

Is  there  a  subject  greater  ? 
Melody  all  its  strains  may  bring, 

Jesus'  love  is  sweeter. 

4  Jesus  the  soul  of  music  is, 

He  is  the  noblest  passion  ; 
Jesus'  name  is  life  and  peace, 
Happiness  and  salvation  t 


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Jesus'  name  the  dead  can  raise,. 

Shew  us  our  sins  forgivenr, 
Fill  us  with  all  the  life  of  grace, 

And  carry  us  to  heaven. 
£  Who  hath  a  right  like  us  to  sing, 

Us  who  his  mercy  raises  ? 
Meiry  our  hearts  for  Christ  is  King, 

Joyful  are  all  our  faces. 
Who  of  his  love  did  once  partake, 

He  in  the  Lord  rejoices  ; 
Melody  in  our  heitrts  we  make, 

Melody  with  our  voices.      , 

S  He  that  a  sprinkled  conscience  hath, 

He  that  in  God  is  merry, 
Let  him  sing  psalms,  the  scripture  saitl^ 

Joyful  and  never  weary: 
Offer  the  sacrifice  of  praise, 

Hearty  and  never  ceasing  ; 
Spiritual  songs  and  anthems  raise, 
•    Worship  and  thanks  and  blessing. 

7  Come  let  us  in  his  praises  join, 

Triumph  in  his  salvation  ; 
Glory  ascribe  to  love  divine, 

Worship  and  adoration  ; 
Heaven  already  is  begun, 

Open'd  in  each  believer  ; 
Only  biii-vr,  and  then  sin;;  on, 

And  Leaven  is  ycur's  foreve*. 


us 

m\\fA   CXVI.     Revival  of  Religion. 
ALL  thanks  be  to  God 
Who  scatters  abroad 
Throughout  ev'ry  place, 
By  the  least  of  his  servants  his  favor  of  grace  ; 
Who  the  victory  gave, 
The  praise  let  him  have, 
For  the  work  he  has  done  ; 
All  honour  and  glory  to  Jesus  alone  ! 
Our  conquering  Lord 
Hath  prosper'd  his  word, 
Hath  made  it  prevail  ; 
And  mightily  snaken  the  kingdom  of  hell, 
His  arm  he  hath  bar'd, 
And  a  people  pr#par'd, 
Kivi  glory  to  show  ; 
And  witness  the  pow'r  of  his  passion  below. 

He  hath  open*d  a  door 

To  the  penitent  poor, 
A?id  re&cu'd  from  sin, 
And  admitted  the  harlots  tmd  publicans  hv* 
They  have  heard  the  glad  sound, 
They  have  liberty  found, 
Through  the  bloo/d  of  the  Lamb  ; 
plentiful  pardon  in  Jesus'  nam&i 
I       And  shall  we  not  sing 
Oar  §avrour  and  King  ? 
witnesses  we 

she  our  ssfration  to  thee. 


Mt 

Thou,  Jesus,  hath  bless'd 
And  believers  increas'd, 
Who  thankfully  own 
We  are  freely  forgiven  thro'  mercy  alone, 
£      His  spirit  revives 

His  work  in  our  lives, 
His  wonders  of  grace, 
So  mightily  wrought  in  the  primitive  days  $ 
O  that  all  men  might  know 
His  tokens  below  ! 
Our  Saviour  confess, 
And  embrace  the  glad  tidings  of  pardon  and 
peace. 
6      Thou  saviour  of  all, 
Effectually  call 
The  sinners  that  stray  ; 
And  Oh  let  a  nation  be  born  in  a  day  I 
The  sign  let  them  see, 
And  fly  unto  thee 
For  the  oil  and  wine, 
For  the  blissful  assurance  of  favour  divine. 

?      Our  heathenish  land, 

Beneath  thy  command, 

In  mercy  receive, 
And  make  us  a  pattern  to  all  that  believe  ; 

Then,  then  let  it  spread, 

Thy  knowledge  and  dread, 

'Till  the  earth  is  o'erflowM, 
j£nd  the  universe  fill'd  with  the  glory  of  God* 


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HYMh  CXVII.    A  Song  offlratSti 

1  NOV/,  in  a  song  of  grateful  praise, 
To  my  dear  Lord  my  voice  1*11  raise  ; 
With  all  the  saints  111  join  to  tell, 
My  Jesus  has  done  ail  things  well. 

2  All  wqrlds  his  glorious  power  confess, 
His  wisdom,  ail  his  works  express  : 
But  O  !  his  love  what  tongue  can  tell  ? 
My  Jesus  has  done  all  things  well. 

3  How  sovereign,  merciful  and  free 
Has  been  his  love  to  sinful  me  ; 

He  pluck'd  me  from  the  jaws  of  hell, 
My  Jesus  has  done  all  things  well. 

4  I  spurn'd  his  grace,  I  broke  his  laws, 
And  then  he  undertook  my  cause  : 
To  save  me  though  I  did  rebel, 

,  Jesus  has  done  all  things  well. 

5  And  since  my  soul  hath  known  his  love, 
What  blessings  hath  he  ma  ove  $ 
Mercy,  which  doth  all  p"a;s;;  excel } 

My  Jesus  has  done  all  things  v. 

hene*er  ray  Saviour  and  my  God 

.  1  fcnowj  in  el, 

%iy  Jesus  hath  done  all  things  w 
7  "Though  many  a  Rai   ;        5ery  dxvfc 
/■  ttei    pt  their  level  at  m 
With  this  i  : 

Rh-J~.  ...il 


Hi 

8  Sometimes  the  Lord  his  face  cloth  hide, 
To  make  me  pray,  and  kill  my  pride  ; 
Yet  on  my  heart  it  still  doth  dwell, 

My  Jesus  has  done  all  things  well. 

9  Soon  I  shall  pass  this  vale  of  death, 
And  in  his  arms  shall  loose  my  breath  : 
Yet  then  my  happy  soul  shall  tell, 

My  Jesus  has  done  all  things  well. 

10  And.  when  to  yon  bright  world  I  rise, 
And  join  the  anthems  in  the  skies, 
Above  the  rest  this  note  shall  swell, 
My  Jesus  has  done  all  things  well. 

BfMJf  CXVIIL 
The  soldier  of  the  cross. 
1   AM  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross, 
A  foll'wer  of  the  Lansb  ? 
Why  slkmld  I  fear  to  own  his  cause, 
■     pr  LIu;;.h  to  speak  iris  name  ? 

O  giery  hallejuia,  praise  ye  my  God  ; 
C  :  ;luia,  love  and  serve  the  Lord. 

;'  -•  me  to  face  ? 

,  the  flood  ? 
Is  ''.;    v<  "n  v r -r-:r;  a  friend  to  grace, 
Toiw:;.,iisi-:.toC^;? 


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While  others  fight  to  win  the  prize, 
And  sad  through  bloody  seas  ? 

4  Yes,  I  must  fight,  if  I  would  reign  j 

Increase  my  courage,  Lord, 
To  bear  the  cross,  endure  the  shame, 
Supported  by  thy  word. 

5  The  saints  all  in  this  glorious  war, 

Snail  conquer  though  they  die  ; 
They  see  a  triumph  from  afar, 
And  faith  presents  it  nigh. 

6  When  that  illustrious  morn  shall  rise, 

And  all  thy  armies  shine 
With  robes  of  vict'ry  through  the  skies^ 
The  glory  shall  be  thine. 

HYMN  CXIX. 

A  tr:ie  christian's  experience. 
1  COME,  all  ye  saints  and  sinners  near, 
Listen  a  while  and  you  shall  hear, 
The  wonders  of  Almighty  grace, 
Which  set  me  ivcq  to  sing  his  praise. 
3  The  glorious  Jesus  from  the  sky, 
Thus  spake  to  me  as  he  pass'd  by, 

-,  ariss,  depart  and  fly, 
*:  Go  hence  or  you  will  sir. civ  die/' 

in*  eyes  he  open'dto  behold 
The  wonders  I  have  never  to'd  ; 
Heaven  and  hell  within  ray  view, 
And  my  poor  soul  no  refuse  knew. 


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4  I  heard  of  Jesus,  who  they  say- 
Could  wash  a  sinner's  gqilt  away  ; 
But  how  to  find  him  did  not  know, 
Nor  how  to  meet  with  him  below. 

5  My  flesh  did  war  against  my  sou1., 
Temptation  did  me  much  control  ; 
The ,  weeping  saints  I  could  not  slight, 
Who  sought  their  Jesus  day  and  night. 

6  The  scandal  of  his  cross  I  see, 
That  scandal  it  would  fall  on  me  ; 
But  still  I  thought  I. did  behold 

1  wanted  Jesus  more  than  gold. 

7  I  !,-.'■  vyn  to  take  my  rest, 
Bemoaning  much  roy  dreadful  case  | 
I  thought  I  would  for  mercy  wait, 
But  then  I  fear'd  I'd  come  too  late. 

8  I'd  little  thought  he'd  been  so  nigh, 
His  speaking  mmc  me  smile  and  cv-  i 

■v.d,  "  I'm  come  to  you.  my  lx:c, 
*c  I  '  u  above." 

9  Tl  lid  believe, 

.  i    •  .       •  did  me  leave  ; 
•     'd  in  his  1 

i  above. 

10  V  "  tell 
T 

To  i   ; 


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HYMN  CXX.    The  weary  traveller. 

1  COME  all  ye  weary  travelers, 

Now  let  us  join  and  sing 
The  everlasting  praises 

Of  Jesus  our  great  King. 
We've  had  a  tedious  journey, 

And  tiresome  one  'tis  true  ; 
But  see  how  many  dangers 

The  Lord  has  brought  us  through - 

2  At  first  when  Jesus  found  us, 

He  cali'd  us  unto  him, 
And  pointed  out  the  danger 

Of  Tailing  into  sin. 
The  world,  the  fjcsh  and  Satan 

Woul9  prove  a  fatal  snare, 
Unless  we  did  reject  them 

By  faith  and  humble  prayer, 

3  But  by  our  disobedience, 

With  sorrow  we  confess 
We  have  had  long  to  wander 

In  a  dark  wilderness  ; 
Where  me  might  long  have  Tainted 

In  that  enchanted  ground, 
But  now  and  then  a  cluster 

Of  pleasant  grapes  we  found. 

4  The  pleasant  fruits  of  Cana:.n 

Give  life,  and  joy,  and  pta^.e, 
Revive  our  drooping  sj 

And  love  and  strength  incr. 
.  To^confess  our  Lord  and  ! -. 
H3 


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And  run  at  his  command, 
And  hasten  on  our  journey 
Unto  the  promis'd  lun.i. 

5  In  faith,  and  hope,  and  patience* 

We  often  do  rejoice, 
And  Jesus  and  his  people 

Forever  are  our  choice. 
In  peace  and  consolation 

We  now  are  going  on 
The  pteasmg  Canaan, 

Where  Jesus  Christ  is  gone. 

6  Sinners,  why  stand  ye  idle, 

While  •,.   thus  march 'along  ; 
Has  conscience  never  told  you, 

That  yea  are  going 
Down  the  b'.oad  road  to  darkness, 

To  bear  an  endless  curse  ? 
Forsake  year  ways  of  sinning, 

And  come  and  go  with  us. 

7  But  if  you  will  refuse  it, 

vgu  all  farewell  ; 
We're  on  the  road  to  Canaan, 
And  you  the  road  to  hell  : 
We're  sorry  thus  to  leave  you, 
W  Al  rather  you  would  go  ; 
Come  try  a  Meeting  Saviour, 
Ai.  riw. 

6  Now  to  t!  nnmoito! 

Be  everlasting  praise, 
in  htb  holy  stir^Se 


We  long  to  spend  cur  - 
Till  we  arrive  at  Canaan, 

The  g-lcricus  world  abc 
With  evef  lasting  vor 
-    To  praise  redeeming  love. 

HYMJV  CXXI.     Prupect  of  Ch list's  Church. 
1     BEHOLD  a  lovely  vine, 

Here  in  this  desalt  ground  ; 
The  blossoms  shoot  and  promise  u 

And  tender  grap. 

circling  branches 
And  shack  tnd  : 

With  lovely  charms  she  Iter  arms* 

With^lusters  in  h 
Z     This  city  can't  be  !. 

It's  built  upon  an  hill  : 
The  dazzling  light,  it  sbines  so  bi 
It  doth  the  vatftej 

4  Ye  ttees,  which  lofty  siandj 
And  stars,  with  sparkling  lights 

c  hvistians  hear,  I  and  ncar^ 

5Tis  joy  to  s  lit. 

5  Ye  insects,  feebh 
And  fish  thai 

ids,  that  fly  secure  on  h 
the  joyful  theme. 
$  ■   Ye  beasts,  that 

Qv   roam  the  yaUks  roi   . 


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With  lofty  voice  proclaim  the  joys, 
And  join  the  nleasant  sound. 

7  Shall  feeble  nature  sing, 

And  man  not  join  the  lays  ?       x 
O  niay  their  throats  be  swell'd  with  notes, 
And  fill'd  with  songs  of  praise. 

8  Glory  to  God  on  high,  • 
For  his  redeeming  grace  ; 

The  blessed  dove  came  from  akove, 
To  save  our  ruin'd  race. 

HYMN  CXXIL     The  Christian's  Inquiry. 

1  'TIS  a  point  I  long  to  know, 

Oft  it  causes  anxious  thought, 
Do  i  love  the  Lord  or  no, 
Am  I  his,  or  am  I  not  ? 

2  If  I  love  why  am  I  thus  ? 

Why  this  duil  am)  lifeless  frame  ? 
Hardly  sure  can  they  be  worse 
Who  have  never  heard  his  name. 

3  Could  my  heart  so  hard  v«main, 

Pray'i'  a  task  and  burden  prove, 
Ev'ry  trifle  give  mo  pain, 

If  I  k!;-\v  a  Saviour's  love  ? 
4,  Y/hen  I  turn  my  eyes  within. 

Ail  is  ch  [id  wild  ; 

Fili'd  with  uii1>i  lief  and 

C  ■  »eif  a  d   - 


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If  I  pray,  or  hear,  or  read, 

Sin  is  mix'd  with  all  I  do"; 
You  that  love  the  Lord  indeed, 

7'ell  me,  is  it  thus  with  you  ? 
"i.V  I  mourn  my  stubborn  will. 

Find  my  sin  a  grief  and  thrall  : . 
Should  I  grieve  for  what  I  feel, 

If  I  did  not  love  at  all  ? 

V 

Should  I  joy  his  saints  to  meet, 

Choose  the  way  I  once  abhorr'd, 
Find  at  times  the  promise  sweet) 

If  I  did  not  love  the  Lord  ? 
Lord  decide  this  doubtful  case, 

Thou  who  art  my  people's  sun, 
Shine  upon  thy  work  of  grace, 

If  indeed  it  be  begun. 

Let  me  love  thee  more  and  more  ; 

If  I  love  at  all,  I'd  pray  : 
If  I  have  not  lo^d  before, 

Help  me  to  begin  this  day. 

HYMAr  CXXIII.    Christ's 

jut  our  Saviour's  lift 

name  and  dee] 
i  A  else  was  seen, 

i    ■ 


1$4 

'2  On  the  cold  grcm  3  tnefliihks  I  see 
My  Jesus  kneal  and  pray  for  me  ; 

For  thiti  i'ii  him  adore  : 
S-iz'd  with  a  chilly  sweet  throughout, 
JMood  drops  .did  force  their  passage  out, 
Through  ev'ry  opening  pore* 
3   A  crown  of  thorns  his  temples  bare, 
back  \vi    :  lashes  all  was  tore, 
Till  one  3  might  see  ! 

Moeklnz  they  pushed  him  here  and  there, 
rking  his  way  with  Uood  and  tears, 
Press'4  by  sin's  heavy  tree. 
<   Thus  up  tie  hill  he  heavy  came, 
Round  hi  v  they  mocVd  and  made  their  game, 

At  length  his  cross  they  rear  : 
And  can  you  see  the  mighty  Oocl 
O  r  out  b:  :»e  alb  sin's  heavy  loadj 
Without  one  thankful  tear  2 


n  hui 

wamty, 

isa  ofi  the  tree  ; 

■  he  ads  decline, 

■      •  siiiilfc^ 

;emer  Fe& 

\  'nh  songs  divine, 

To  o 

>,  unite  the  choir* 

Top 

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•HYMJY  CXZIV.    For  Young  Converts, 

1  When  converts  firtt  begin  to  sing, 
Their  happy  souls  are  on  the  wing  ; 
Their  theme  is  all  redeeming  love, 
Fain  would  they  be  with  Christ  aboi?e. 

2  With  admiration  they  behold 

The  love  of  Christ  that  oan't  be  told, 
They  view  themseh  es  upon  the  shore, 
And  think  the  battle  all  is  o'er. 

3  They  feel  themselves  quite  free  from  pain, 
And  think  their  enemies  are  slain  ; 

They  make  no  deuM  but  all  is  well, 
And  Satan  is  cast  down  to  hell. 

4  They  wonder  why  old  saints  don't  sing, 
And  make  the  heav'nly  arches  ring  ; 
Ping  with  melodious  joyful  sound, 
Because  a  prodigal  is  found. 

5  But  'tis  not  long  before  thty  feel 
Their  feeble  souls  begin  to  reel ; 
They  think  their  former  hopes  ar?.  vain, 
For  they  are  bound  in  Satan's  chain. 

6  The  morning  that  did  shine  so  bright, 
Is  tifrned  to  shades  of  endless  night  ; 
Their  hearts  that  did  with  music  sing. 
Are  now  untun'd  in  every  string. 

7  Oh  !  foolish  child,  why  didst  boast 
In  the  enlargement  of  the  coast  ; 
Why  did  thou  think  to  fly  away 

ere  thou  ieavest  this  feeble  chj  t 


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*  Corae  take  up  arms  and  leave  the  field, 
Come,  gird  on  harness,  sword  and  shield ; 
Stand  fast  in  faith,  fight  for  your  King, 
And  soon  the  vict'ry  you  shall  win. 

9  When  Satan  comes  to  tempt  your  minds* 
Then  meet  him  with  these  blessed  lines  5 
For  Christ  our  Lord  has  won  the  field. 
And  we're  determln'd  net  to  yield. 

HYMJV  CXXV. 
After  uniting  with  a  visible  Church, 

1  JESUS,  I've  took  a  humble  seat 
Within  thy  house,  at  thy  dear  feet, 

To  hear  thy  loving  voice. 
Thou  heavenly  lover,  charm  my  soult 
O'er  :\\1  my  powers  have  full  controul, 

Thy  will  be  ail  my  choice. 

2  And  may  I  in  my  humble  sphere, 
Bring  glory  to  my  Saviour  here, 

And  ;  t  below  ; 

May  sinners  view,  as  they  pass  by, 
And  from  what  they  in  me  espy, 

Be  led  this  way  to  go. 

3  My  soul,  thy  theme  be  Jesus'  love, 
He  left  thB  realms  of  light  above, 

And  pity  brought  him  down  ; 
That  rebel   .  be  sav*d 

And  thro*  his  rbt  have 

In.  -  grown. 


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4  Then  with  his  saints  below  I'll  join. 
And  aim  to  sing  the  song  divine, 

For  it  is  sweet  employ. 
Thus  saints  above,  harmoniously 
Dilate  their  powers,  all  gloriously* 

AndVheaven  is  fill'd  with  joy. 

5  O  may  I,  with  seraphic  fire, 

Ron  for  the  prize  with  strong  desire, 

Nor  linger  in  my  race  ; 
May  heavenly  thoughts  my  soul  possess, 
And  through  my  Saviour's  righteousness, 

Prepare  to  see  his  face. 

HYMA  CXXVI. 

Christ  the  way  of  Salvation. 

1  COME  all  ye  pensive  mourners,  the  joyful  news 

I  tell, 
Mercy  is  freely  offered  to  rebels  doom'd  to  hell ; 
The  shining  seat  of  glory  the  Son  of  God  did 

leave, 
Tctok  upon  him  our  nature,  and  good  men  here 

did"  live. 

2  How  'raptur'd  were  the  angels,  to  throng  the  air 

and  bring 
The  news  of  our  salvation — the  shepherd's  heard 

them  shig, 
"  To-day  is  born  in  Bethlehem,  of  David's  royal 

line, 
«  A  Saviour,  Christ,  the  author  of  peace  ar.cj 

love  divine." 

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3  Lo,  what  a  life  of  sorrow  he  led  with  mortal* 

here, 
And  for  his  testimony  a  shameful  death  did  bear  ; 
But  he  arose  triumphant,  ascended  now  on  high. 
Is  making  intercession,  my  friends,  for  you  and  I. 

4  Let  all  the  world  behold  him  before  Jehovah's 

throne — 
Look  like  a  Lamb  that's  newly  slain,  for  crime* 

which  we  had  done  ; 
Believe  on  him,  ye  mortals,  and  give  him  glory 

due, 
Or  he'll  appear  in  wrath,  and  avenge  his  blood  oa 

you. 

5  Lo,  all  ye  saints,  behold  him,  upon  his  Father's 

throne, 
Dress'd,  like  a  conquering  Saviour,  in  glories  all 

his  ow  n  ; 
Rejoice  hi  him,  ve  faithful,  and  give  him  praises 

due. 
For  shortly  he'll  appear,  to  confer  a  crown  on 

you. 

'gj-MN  CXXVII.      The  Gospel  Preacher. 
1       \  co.*\t  *ad i  rt ;  on  s  m  eet 

In  mini  iters'  employ  i 
It  is  a  bkUjgj  r-.weet, 
A  sorrow  {"nil  of  joy  :  _ 
No  other  po :A  ^ilfirds  a  place 
For  equal  honour  and  disgrace. 
3       Who  can  describe  the  pain 

Which  i'a':U;fui  preachers  feel  ? 


15* 

Constrained  to  speak  in  vain 

To  hearts  as  hard  as  steel  : 
But  who  can  tell  the  pleasures  felt 
When  stubborn  hearts  begin  to  melt  ? 

3       The  Saviour's  dying  love, 

The  souls  amazing  worth. 

Their  utmost  efforts  move, 

And  draw  their  bowels  forth  : 
They  pray  and  strive,  their  rest  departs, 
Till  Christ  be  form'd  in  sinners'  hearts. 
&       If  some  small  hope  appear, 

They  still  are  not  content  ; 

But  with  a  jealous  fear, 

They  watch  for  the  event : 
Too  oft  they  find  their  hopes  deceiv'd, 
Then  how  their  inmost  souls  are  griev'd. 

5       But  when  their  pains  succeed, 

And  from  the  tender  blade 

The  ripening  ears  proceed, 

Their  toils  are  overpaid  : 
No  harvest  joys  can  e^nal  tli 
To  find  the  fruit 

by:  ".   VXXVIIJE, 
To  be  sung  at  the  Lord's   Sxfijier,  • 

1  lo£d,  ^  i 

The  •  ; 

But  most  of  all  admire  that  I 
Should  find  a  we,-  -c  : 


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2  I,  who  was  all  defil'd  with  sin, 

A  rebel  to  my  God  ; 
I,  who  have  crucify'd  his  Son, 
And  trampled  on  his  blood. 

3  What  strange,  surprising  grace  is  this, 

That  such  a  soul  has  room  ! 
My  Saviour  takes  me  by  the  hand, 
IVly  Jesus  bids  me  come. 

4  Eat,  O  my  friends,  the  Saviour  cries, 

The  feast  was  made  for  you  ; 
For  you  I  groaned,  and  bled,  and  dy'd, 
And  rose,  and  triumph'd  too. 

5  With  humble  faith,  and  bleeding  hearts, 

Lord,  we  accept  thy  love  ; 
9Tis  a  rich  banquet  we  have  had, 
What  will  it  be  above  ? 

6  Ye  saints  below,  and  hosts  of  heaven, 

Join  all  your  praising  pow'rs  ; 
No  theme  is  like  redeeming  love, 
No  Saviour  is  like  ours. 

7  Had  I  ten  thousand  hearts,  dear  Lord, 

I'd  give  them  all  to  thee  ! 
Had  I  ten  thousand  tongues,  they  all 
Should  join  the  harmony. 

HYMA  CXXVIX.      The  true  Penitent, 
1  HARK,  hear  the  sound,  on  earth  is  found, 
My  soul  delights  \o  hear  of 


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Of  dying  love,   that's  from    above, 
Of  pardon  bought  so  dear. 

2  God's  ministers,  like  flames  of  fire, 

Are  passing  through  the  land  : 
The  voice  is  "  Hear,  repent  and  fear  ; 
King  Jesus  is  at  hand."  » 

3  God's  chariots  they  no  longer  stay, 

They're  mounted  on  the  truth  : 
The  saints,  in  prayer,  cry  "  Lord,  draw  near, 
Have  mercy  on  the  youth." 

4  Young  converts  sing,  and  praise  their  3Ling, 

And  bless  jGod's  ho!y  name  ; 
Whilst  older  saints,  true  penitents, 
Rejoice  to  join  the  theme. 

5  God  grant  a  shower  of  his  great  power 

On  every  aching  heart, 
Who  sincerely  to  God  do  cry, 
That  they  may  have  a  part. 

6  Come,  lovely  youth,  embrace  the  truth, 

Agree  with  one  accord, 
And  use  your  tongues,  while  you  are  young, 
In  praising  of  the  Lord. 

HYMJY  CXXX.     The  In/  •;. 

1  THE  great  God  of  love   has   shewn   us    the 
way, 
And  taught  us  the  imj  rig  ; 

Ti-e  Spirit  is  come,  and  the  work  h  begun, 
And  we  all  are  united  in  love, 
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2  Now  death  begins  to  die,  grace  gains  the  vic- 
tory, 

And  pride  falls  a  prey  to  the  ground  : 
We  lift  up  our  heads  as  we  rise  from  the  dead, 
Arid  the  glory  of  God  shines  around. 
S  Salvation  we  see,  for  all  is  mobt  free, 
The  members  of  Christ  are  all  one  ; 
We'll  march  uniform,  and  with  courage  face 
tjfie  stcrm, 
In  the  battle  our  Saviour  has  wen. 

4  United  in  one,  the  race  we  will  run, 

Press  forward  in  faith  without  fear  ; 
Such  glories  pursue  as  the  world  never  knew, 
Never  will  till  the  gospel  they  hear. 

5  *Thc  Reprover  of  sin  hath  shewn  us  the  way, 

The  Comforter  leads  us  along  ; 
The  book  is  unseaFd,  Judah's  Lion  takes  the 
field, 
And  he  learns  us  the  Impartail  Song. 

6  We'll  mount  on  the  wing,  and   with  ardcur 

we'll  sing  ; 
Our  echoing  voices  are  one  : 
Hie-  b  will  sound  on  Immanuel's 

ground. 
What  a  loving  Redeemer  has  done. 

7  And  since  it  is  so,  we'll  all  join  and  go. 

And  keep  on  Immanuel's   ground  ; 
Until  lime  is  done  and  eternity's  begun, 
We  will  all  sing  the  Impartial  Song. 


1  63 

8  We  will  then  time  cur  songs  in  anthems  of 

praise, 
And  join  with  the  seraphs  above  ; 
Free  grace  we  will  sound  through  eternity's 
round, 
When  our  union  shall  heighten  in  love. 

9  Now  let  us  be  true,  our  journey  pursue 

Toward  heaven,  cur  glorious  home  ; 
P^ess  on  by  the  word  Christ  left  on  record, 
Singing  glory  to  Jesus — Amen. 

HYMN  CXXXI.    . 
On  the  Swiftness  of  Time. 

1  MY  days,  my  weeks,  my  months,  my  years 
Fly  rapid  like  the  whirling  spheres, 

Around  the  steady  pole  : 
Time  like  a  tide  its  motion  keeps, 
Till  I  snail  launch  those  boundless  deeps, 

Where  endless  ages  roll. 

2  The  grave  is  near  the  cradle  seen, 
Plow  swift  the  moments  pass  between, 

And  whisper  as  they  fiy  — 
u  Unthinking  man,  remember  this, 
"  Thou,  'midst  thy  sublunary  bliss, 
./'  Must  groan,  and  gasp,  nn.i  die." 

2  jSIy  scul,  atte^EJ  the  solemn  c?]]y 
Thine  earthly  tent  must  quick*;-  '*•!!, 

And  thou  must  take  tl. 
Beyond  the  vast  extensivt 


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To  love  and  sing  as  angels  do, 
Or  sink  in  endless  night, 

4  Eternal  bliss,  eternal  wo 

-   Hang  on  this  inch  oi"  time  below, 

On  this  precarious  breath   ; 
The  God  of  nature  Only  knows 
Whether  another  year  shall  cl  }se 

Ere  I  expire  in  death. 

5  Long  ere  the  sun  snail  run  its  round, 
I  may  be  buried  under  the  ground, 

And  there  in  silence  rot  : 
Alas  !  one  hour  may  clobe  the  scene, 
And  ere  twelve  months  may  roll  between, 

My  name  be  quite  forgot. 

6  But  shall  my  soul  be  then  extinct, 
And  cease  to  live,  or  cease  to  tiiink  ? 

It  cannot— cannot   be  ; 
Thou,  my  immortal,  cannot  d;e  ; 
What  wilt  thou  do,  or  whither  f.-y, 

When  death  shall  set  thee  free  ? 

7  Will  mercy  then  its  arm  extend  ; 
Will  Jesus  be  thy  guardian  friend, 

And  heaven  thy  dwelling  place  ? 
Or  shall  insulting  Bends  app  :.:. 
To  dfi&g  thee  down  to  dark  despair, 

Beyond  the  reach  of  gruca  i 

$  A  heaven  or  heih  and 

Be  v  oral  this  nioi :,  knewh  ; 

There  is  i&Siis&kUe  sure  : 


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To  day  attend  the  call  divine, 
To-morrow  may  be  none  of  thine, 
Or  it  may  be  too  late. 

5  O  do  not  pass  this  life  in  dreams  ; 
Vast  is  the  change,  what'er  it  seems  ; 

To  poor  unthinking  men  ! 
Lord,  at  thy  footstool  I  would  bow, 
Bid  conscience  tell  me  plainly,  now, 

What  it  will  tell  me  then. 

10  If  in  destruction's  road  I  stray, 
Help  me  to  choose  that  better  way 

Which  leads  to  joys  on  high  : 
Thy  grace  impart,  my  guilt  forgive, 
Nor  let  me  ever  dare  to  live 

Such  as  I  dare  not  die. 

HYMN  CXXXIL 

A  Refiroof  of  the    Worldling. 

1  HEAR,  O  ye  starving  worldlings,  hear, 
Your  days  are  short,  your  doom  is  near  ; 
Soon  you  must  quit  this  mortal  shore, 
And  all  your  gods  will  be  no  more. 

2  Although  you  dream  that  all  is  well, 
You're  gliding  down  the  steep  to  hell ; 
And  while  you're  musing  in  your  dream, 
The  devil  triumphs  in  his  scheme. 

3  You  labour  hard  on  eaith  to  find 
Some  sensual  joys  to  charm  the  mind  ; 


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But  know  that  all  the  joys  you  have 
Will  haunt  your  soul  beyond  the  grave. 

4  O  leave  the  treach'rous  paths  you've  trod, 
And  turn,  ye  starving  souls,  to  God  : 
The  bread  of  life  is  at  your  door, 
O  taste,  and  starve  your  souls  no  more. 

HYMJY  CXXXIIL 

The  Beggar  and  the  Rich  Man: 

1  COME  all  ye  poor  sinners, 
Who  from  Adam  came, 
Ye  poor  and  ye  needy, 

Ye  halt  and  ye  lame  ; 
Submit  to  the  Gospel, 
Upon  its  own  terms, 
Or  you'll  burn  forever, 
v  Like  poor  dying  worms. 

2  We  read  of  a  rich  man, 
And  a  beggar  likewise  ;    . 
The  beggar  he  died, 
And  at  tain 'd  to  the  prize  ; 
The  rich  man  he  died, 
And  to  his  sad  surprize, 
In  hell  he  awaken'd, 
And  did  lift  up  his  =ves. 


1  §7 

S       Seeing  Abra'm  afar  off, 
In  the  regions  above, 
And  Lazarus  in  his  bosom, 
In  raptures  of  love, 
He  cries,  Father  Abra'm, 
Send  to  my  relief, 
For  I  am  tormented, 
In  pain  and  in  grief. 

4>     •  He  says,  Son.  remember 
When  you  liv'd  so  bold, 
Bfcess'd  in  your  fine  linen, 
And  boasting  of  gold, 
Tnis  Beggar  lay  at  your  gate, 
Wounded  and  poor  ; 
The  dogs  had  compassion, 
And  licked  his  sore, 

5       Besides  there's  a  great  gulf 
Between  us  you  see  ; 
So  those  who  would,  cannot 
Pa^s  hence  unto  thee  ; 
Therefore  you  must  lie 
And  lament  your  sad  state, 
For  now  you  are  sending 
Your  cries  up  too  late. 

f      He  cries,  Father  Abra'inj 
I  pray  you  provide  ; 


1*1 

Send  one  from  the  dead  ; 
I've  five  brethren  beside  ; 
In  hearing  from  me, 
And  believing  my  state, 
Perhaps  they'll  repent  now, 
Before  'tis  too  late. 

7       They  have  a  rich  Gospel 
That  spreads  far  and  wide  ; 
They've  Moses,  the  prophetSj 
And  th'  apostles  beside  : 
If  they  wont  adhere 
Unto  them,  and  repent, 
They  will  not  believe,  though, 
One  from  the  dead  went. 


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INDEX. 


A- 


Page. 


-WAK'D  by  Sinai's  awful  sound,  T 

Attend,  ye  children  of  your  God  ;  11 

Attend,  ye  saints,  and  hear  me  tell  12 

Angels,  roll  the  rock  away,  63 

Alas  !  And  did  my  Saviour  bleed  ?  67 

Assist  my  soul,  my  heavenly  King,  70 

Am  I  indeed  born  from  above  ?  SO 

All  hail  !  the  great  Immanuel's  name  89 

Awake,  and  sing  the  song  §0 

A  soldier,  Aord,  thou  hast  made  me,  114 

All  thanksT&e  to  God  148 

Am  I  soldier  of  the  cross,  145 

Backsliders,  who  your  mis'ry  feel,  16 

By  whom  was  David  taught  19 

Brethren,  I  bid  you  all  farewell,  65 

Brethren  sing  ;  'tis  right  you  should,  105 

Bold  wretch  indeed,  that  dares  presume  113 

Begin  the  third  of  Matthew,  118 

Broad  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death,  231 

Behold  what  wondrous  grace  130 

Behold  a  lovely  vine  141 

Come  my  soulj  and  let  us  try  8 


Christ  is  set  on  Zion's  hill  fffl 

Come  on,  my  fellow  pilgrims,  come,  27 

Come,  all  who  are  New-lights  indeed.  31 

Children  of  the  heavenly  King,  35 

Come,  all  ye  christian  pilgri  i  s,  54 

Come,  all  ye  mourning  pilgrims  59 

Come,  think  on  death  and  judgement ;  76 

Come,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  wretched  96 

Come  all  ye  saints  and  sinners  near  147 

Come  all  ye  weary  travellers  149 

Come  all  ye  mourning  sou's  1... 

Come  all  ye  pensive  mourners  157 

Come  all  ye  poor  sinners  166 
Dear  Saviour,  we  rejoice  to  hear  33 

Do  we  not  know  that  solemn  word?  92 

Encourag'd  by  thy  word  24 
Election,  what  a  glorious  plan  92 

Eternal  Spirit  1  we  confess  126 

Enlisted  in  the  cause  of  sin  141 
Farewell,  vain  world,  I  bid  adieu,  74  v 

Farewell,  my  brethren,  all  farewell,  85   * 

Farewell,  dear  friends,  I  must  be  gone,  125 

'Gainst  thee,  thou  holy  just  and  wise  109 

Glory  to  God  on  high  139 

How  lost* was  my  condition  34 

Bumble  souls  who  seek  salvation  36 

Here  in  the  presence  of  our  God  87 

Ho  pilgrims  (if  ye  pilgrims  be)  116 
He  comes  !  he  comes  !  to  judge  the  world  134 

Hear,  O  ye  starving  Worldlings,  hear  165 

Hark,  hear  the  sound,  on  earth  is  found  16o 
I'll  praise  my  Milker  while  I've  breath 

I  am  a  stranger  here  below,  15 

In  Jordan's  tide  the  Baptist  stands,  37 

I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives,  52 

I'm  glad  I  ever  saw  the  day  56 
Is  there  any  body  here  like"  leprous  Naaman  ?     57 


I  ask'd  the  Lord  that  I  might  grow 
Is  this  unpleasing  cup  now  given 
I  sing  a  song  which  cloth  belong 
1,  Jesus,  am  ascended  high, 
Jesus,  at  thy  command, 
Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be, 
Jerusalem  my  happy  home, 
Jesus  grant  us  all  a  blessing 
Join  all  who  love  the  Saviour's  name 
Jesus,  I've  took  a  humble  seat 
Listed  into  the  cause  of  sin, 
Lord  dismiss  us  with  a  blessing, 
Life  and  immortal  joys  are  given 
Let  every  mortal  ear  attend 
Lord,  at  thy  table  I  behold 
Mercy  O  thou  son  of  David 
More  than  ten  years  have  roll'd  away, 
'Mong  the  priests  of  Jewish  race 
My  soul  is  full  of  glory, 
My  days,  my  weeks,  my  months,  my  years, 
Now  we  are  met  in  holy  fear 
Now  the  Saviour  stands  a  pleading 
Nations  attend,  let  ev'ry  mortal  hear 
Not  all  the  world  of  beasts 
Now  in  a  song  of  grateful  praise 
O  with  what  pleasure  we  behold 
C)  ye  blood-wash 'd,  ransom'd  sinners, 
O  when  shall  I  see  my  Jesus 
O  God  my  heart  with  love  inflame, 
O  blessed  souls  are  they, 
C)  what  a  wretched  sinner  Lord  1 
O  what  a  cruel  wretch  am  I, 
O  what  a  state  my  soul  is  in  \ 
O  tell  me  no  more  of '.his  world's  vain  store  3 
O  Jesus  my  Saviour  to  thee  I  submit 
O'er  the  gloom v  hills  of  darkness 
P2 


<Dh  may  the  power  which  melts  the  reck  133 

Precious  bible  !  what  a  treasure  43 

frofessed  followers  of  the  lamb  50 

P  oc'::im,  saith  Christ  my  wondVcus  grace  113 
Remember,  sinful  youth,  you  must  die,  you  must 

die,  23 

R  pent  the  voice  celestial  cries  133 

Sweet  was  the  time  when  first  I  felt  20 

Btopj  poor  sinnerj  stop  and  think,  2i 

See  hew  the  mounting  sun  53 

Sing  the  dear  Saviour's  glorious  fame  69 

Summers,  behold  the  Saviour  stands,  SO 

Saviour  I  do  feel  thy  merit,  83 

To-day  if  you  will  hear  his  voice  5 

The  reason  we  love  friendship  18 
The  voice  of  free-grace  cries  escape   to  the 

mountains,  23 

These  honoured  saints  redeem'd  by  his  blood  40 

Through  tribulation  s  deep  44 

That  glorious  day  is  drawing  nigh,  72 

The  tree  of  life  my  soul  hath  wen  91 

The  Lord  into  hi    garden  comes  ;  97 

The  day  is  "past  and  gone  124 

Thy  message  by  thy  preacher's  seal  136 

'Ti»  a  point  1  ,ong  to  knov  152 

Throughout  the  Saviour's  life  we  trace  153 

What  contradictions  meet  158 

The  g  eat  God  of  love  has  shewn  us  the  way  161 

Whai  sound  is  this  salutes  mine  ear,  4 

When  Paul  was  parted  ir'Jin  his  friends  25 

We've  found  the  rock,  the  travellers  cry  'd  ICO 

Wand'ring  pilgrims,  mourning  christian*  101 

What  various  hindrances  we- meet  103 

YV  h  tc'g  >od  news  the  angels  bring  104 

Where  ase  the  mourners*  saith  the  Lord,  1-3 

\Vhert  pj)  tne  cr<  ss  m-    t^-ord  1  ffr-e  157' 

When  converts  first  begin  to  sing  155 


What  contradictions  meet, 

With  what  pleasure  we  behold 

Ye  happy  souls,  arise 

Young  converts  on  the  banks 

Ye  saints  attend  the  Saviour's  voice, 

Ye  humble  souls  that  seek  the  Lord 

Ye  glittering  toys  of  earth  adieu 


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